Experts point to the U.S. government as the cause of the plunging stock market and dollar. Import tariffs reduce confidence in the economy and threaten to weaken the dollar as a reserve currency.
Government aims to decrease the number of asylum seekers and address issues with housing by proposing the gradual withdrawal of the distribution law, prompting criticism from PVV leader Wilders who deems the plan unnecessary and delayed.
New plans by the cabinet provide for higher rents in the free sector, to make it more attractive for landlords to rent housing. However, this is leading to criticism from tenants' organizations, who fear that tenants will bear the brunt of these relaxations.
NATO remains concerned about Russian threat as tensions continue in Ukraine, providing a wake-up call to Dutch defense personnel to be ready for potential action and enlisting young adults for a mandatory survey to assess their interest and skills in serving in the military.
The coalition parties are still divided over the financial decisions in the Spring Memorandum, leading to negotiations and possible consultations with party factions on Sunday before an agreement can be reached.
Trump's recent actions have caused a panic in the bond market and a loss of confidence in the US government's creditworthiness. This could make it difficult for Trump to fund his costly plans and has caused concern among investors and advisors, leading to a possible 90-day pause in the trade war.