NSC-staatssecretaris Annemiek Achahbar announces her resignation due to reported racist comments made at a cabinet meeting, causing a day of crisis and confusion in the Netherlands. Prime Minister Schoof denies any racism and all parties agree to move forward, but mistrust and calls for transparency remain after Achahbar's departure.
Opposition parties demand answers from Prime Minister Schoof regarding the resignation of State Secretary Achahbar and potential racist remarks made by government officials, with calls to release the minutes of the meeting. The controversy has led to accusations of a chaotic and on the brink of collapse government, but obtaining the meeting minutes may prove to be a difficult task.
NSC Secretary of State Achahbar resigns out of dissatisfaction with racist statements made by her colleagues, creating an atmosphere of crisis in the cabinet. This could potentially lead to more ministers resigning and a bigger problem for Prime Minister Schoof.
Police arrest 16-year-old boy for throwing explosive at Amsterdam tram, believed to also be connected to school bombing. Over 70 arrests made in total for recent riots and illegal demonstration in the city, with more expected to come.
Orthodox Jewish man shares fear of increasing antisemitism in Amsterdam, but warns against using extreme measures such as revoking citizenship as a solution.
51-year-old man faces 15-year prison sentence for fatally stabbing coworker in Utrecht's TivoliVredenburg, with prosecutor describing the attack as premeditated and unprovoked. Defendant claims self-defense, but surveillance footage suggests otherwise.