EU member states reach agreement on addressing abuses in supply chains companies, with set duty of care for companies, requiring larger companies to comply from 2027 and political and social reactions vary.
Shell is setting new CO2 reduction targets for its customers and expanding the number of electric charging stations to 200,000 by 2030, but for now it is still engaged in oil and gas extraction, leading to criticism from environmental groups and activist shareholders.
Director Lockshin brings Russian censorship and repression to life in film adaptation of cultural classic "The Master and Margarita," despite opposition and threats. International producers withdrew, but thanks to financial support from the Kremlin, the film is now a big hit in Russia and is causing division in the country.
29 police officers were injured in last month's riots at an Eritrean festival in The Hague, contradicting earlier reports of 15 injuries. The mayor of The Hague plans to visit the officers to show support after the clashes between government-supporting Eritreans and opponents of the regime.
PVV, VVD, NSC and BBB are to negotiate a "program cabinet" in which the parties are to first reach a concise outline agreement and later develop a government program. This new form of a cabinet, advised by Kim Putters, will create more trust and cooperation in society.
Over 60 people died during a migrant boat crossing in the Mediterranean Sea, with only 25 being rescued by SOS Méditerranée and Italian Coast Guard. The dangerous routes over the sea continue to claim lives, with last year seeing over 3100 deaths, according to the IOM.