OM demands community service against officers who harshly detained protester at corona protest in The Hague three years ago, despite footage showing the man resisting.
Prime Minister Schoof refused to take back his harsh words about Moroccan youth during his weekly press conference, causing division within Dutch society. He clarified that his criticism is aimed only at young people who turn away from Dutch society, not at all Dutch people with a migration background.
The Netherlands drops on the list of affluent countries taking in refugees from UN refugee camps, from spot 12 to spot 18. This is due to the coalition decision and affects the most vulnerable refugees who do not have to go through an asylum procedure.
Change of temperature: from freezing to spring-like warmth in 2 days by storm Bert. But don't be too quick to cheer, as strong winds and clouds are also on the cards.
Benefit agency UWV made mistakes for years when calculating WIA benefits, and now people have to wait until early next year for clarity on possible reparations. Social Affairs Minister Van Hijum expects to have more clarity in the first quarter of 2025, but the UWV needs hundreds of employees for this recovery operation.
Code orange for snowfall in northern Netherlands, up to 10 centimeters expected in Groningen. Snow leads to traffic issues, with many provinces under code yellow and winter weather ending tomorrow.