Leftist parties in the Netherlands are shifting their stance on defense investments due to ongoing conflicts and an unpredictable NATO ally. The upcoming party congress will discuss the issue, with the Partij voor de Dieren and SP opposing the new NATO norm dictated by Trump.
Dutch cabinet increases armed forces budget to 3.5% of GDP and invests in 'broad resilience,' still unclear how these additional costs will be paid for, Minister Brekelmans calls on other political parties to support NATO request by secreatris general Rutte.
The VVD party has announced that Vincent Karremans will become the new demissionary minister of Economic Affairs, replacing PVV minister Beljaarts. Judith Tielen will take over Karremans' previous position as state secretary while Thierry Aartsen will become the new state secretary for Infrastructure and Water Management. Other party members, including Robert Tieman and Nicki Pouw-Verweij, have been selected for ministerial roles, but the new NSC minister and state secretary are yet to be determined.
Lawyer bringing proceedings against coronagraphs and arms dealer with history of crime arrested in Leeuwarden, but details about connection between suspects still unclear.
Inspection starts investigation into abuses at fertility clinic MCK. The investigation focuses on the provision of information to parents and donors and the clinic's methods, while allegations of financial motives and negligence by the inspectorate affect the credibility of reproductive medicine in the Netherlands.
Summer temperatures with tropical heat and balmy nights, but watch out for spirited thunderstorms and smog due to ozone in the southern and central parts of the Netherlands.