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Rutte in Berlin: no military, but more anti-aircraft units to Ukraine

Macron believes that training Ukrainian soldiers in Ukraine is more efficient, but Rutte prefers training outside the country. Despite concerns about potential opposition in the new government, Rutte promises continued military support for Ukraine and pledges 138 million euros in new aid. The ongoing reconstruction of Ukraine also presents opportunities for Dutch businesses, and many countries will gather in Switzerland this weekend for a peace summit on the conflict.

Distribution of cabinet posts known: Migration to PVV, Finance to VVD

Next cabinet led by Schoof will have 5 ministers from PVV, 4 each from VVD and NSC, and 2 from BBB, according to sources. Half of the new ministers and state secretaries will be outsiders. Wilders and Van der Plas are pleased with the outcome.

From supermarket to water board: increasing aggression against employees

Agression towards workers in the public sector is on the rise, with workers in various fields such as cable-laying and radio frequency inspectors facing threats and insults from the public. Some organizations are taking action to protect their employees, including hiring security and launching campaigns to raise awareness about the issue.

How did the 27 EU member states vote? An overview

Europeans react to election results in their countries, with radical-right parties making gains in some countries, while others show a shift to the left.

Mother Kees Momma, known from documentaries on autism, died

Mother and son documentary duo Henriëtte and Kees Momma captured hearts as they battled autism together, but at the age of 90 Henriëtte passed away, leaving Kees to navigate the world without her, as depicted in their upcoming documentaries.

Dutch tourist missing on Greek island of Samos

74-year-old Dutch man missing on Greek island of Samos after going for solo hike, sparking large search effort by police and use of drones by rescue team.