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Jacqueline's husband worked at persecuted asbestos company: 'We are finally being heard'

After years of investigation, the prosecution has decided to bring criminal charges against the Eternit company for knowingly exposing workers to asbestos, after an employee and his lawyer provided evidence.

June 17, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

House wants quick debate on Arib and Bergkamp affair: 'Is about prestige politics'

The Lower House will debate the Arib affair and the role of former House Speaker Bergkamp in it, following a call by PVV MP Markuszower with support from several parties. Markuszower wants all relevant documents and charges on the table and even temporarily stepped out of the Presidium to put the matter on the agenda.

June 17, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Cabinet: no social media under 15, smartphone from grade 8 onward

Government plans to discourage the use of social media for under 15's and delay smartphone use until after 8th grade in new guidelines set to be released tomorrow.

June 16, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

PVV's Markuszower gone from executive committee of House of Representatives over Arib case

PVV member Gidi Markuszower temporarily steps down from the daily management of the House of Representatives due to dissatisfaction with how the case surrounding former Speaker Khadija Arib was handled, and calls for an investigation and debate on the leaked information and the role of past officials.

June 16, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Battle for list leader creates chaos and division within NSC

NSC party members are angry, suspicious and concerned about the future of the party due to the battle for the party leadership, with Diederik Boomsma and Eddy van Hijum set to hear tomorrow who the board sees as a suitable list leader. There is unrest within the party and any opposing candidate can apply until Thursday, leading to concerns about a possible split in the party.

June 16, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Urk mayor after fatal traffic accident: 'Loss touches us in the heart'

Urk community deeply affected after fatal car accident in Northeast Polder, Mayor Jaspers Faijer expresses condolences.