Power grab by president South Korea, parliament resists
South Korean president declares martial law, causing chaos and protests in parliament while saying it is necessary to protect democracy from pro-North Korean elements and corruption.
French PM Barnier bypasses parliament, cabinet crisis imminent
French Prime Minister Barnier is facing a potential no-confidence vote as he invokes a constitutional article to push through budget proposals without parliament's approval. Both left and right-leaning factions of the opposition are fiercely opposing the proposed budget cuts, which the government argues are necessary to reduce the country's deficit and debt.
Erasmus shooter discussed murders with imaginary computer
Man suspected of murdering neighbor and two others in Rotterdam states he was coerced by imaginary computer, request for additional investigation rejected by court to joy of relatives.
Coalition makes counteroffer in education budget negotiations
Coalition parties propose a new amendment to education budget, but details are still uncertain. Opposition leaders are skeptical and concerns arise after leaked documents reveal potential problems with budget cuts in education.
Daycare says no to zzp: 'It's going to be exciting'
More and more companies in the childcare industry are looking for alternatives instead of self-employed workers, such as internal flex pools and hiring temporary and secondment agencies, now that the tax authorities will actively enforce false self-employment as of January 1. This creates tension and uncertainty, but under no circumstances does the industry want to fall back on self-employed workers to send the wrong message.
Record number of migrants make life-threatening crossing to Canary Islands
Record number of migrants crossing to Canary Islands, surpassing last year's number. Mainly from African countries and made dangerous crossing of 1,500 km.