House majority in favor of legislating NATO standard
House majority supports initiative bill for legal entrenchment of 2 percent standard for defense spending, with support from both coalition and opposition parties.
Biden not to summit in Germany because of Hurricane Milton, sounds alarm bells
Biden decides not to travel to Germany because of the approach of Hurricane Milton in the U.S., preventing an international summit on military aid to Ukraine from taking place. Milton is the second dangerous hurricane in a short time and Biden is calling for evacuation and airline assistance.
Senate prefers emergency asylum bill to emergency law by Minister Faber
A majority in the Senate wants the cabinet to use a customary emergency law alongside state emergency law for the asylum issue, signaling that the cabinet cannot count on support from the PVV and NSC. Prime Minister Schoof hopes to have a decision on invoking the emergency law by Oct. 25, and asylum measures can then be taken immediately.
Ex-hurricane Kirk passes over Western Europe, but appears to just miss the Netherlands
Weakened Hurricane Kirk reaches Western Europe tomorrow with high winds, heavy rain and flooding. The Netherlands seems to have escaped, but southern Limburg can still expect 20-30 mm of rain due to another low pressure area.
Injured jellyfish fuse together to form healthy specimen
Scientists have discovered that American rib jellyfish can fuse into a single, healthy individual with another injured specimen, even synchronizing their digestion and muscle contractions. This lack of discrimination between themselves and others may be an evolutionary advantage for the jellyfish.
Chamber against Wiersma: come up with broad buyout scheme for farmers sooner
Parties in the Second Chamber want the Minister of Agriculture to open a new buyout scheme for livestock farmers earlier than planned due to concerns about a looming manure crisis. There is a fear of a cold and harsh cut in the industry if a comprehensive plan is not put in place.