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Temporary increase in rent allowance also not going through

PVV's promised 'grocery bonus' cancelled as planned increase in rent subsidies falls through, leaving renters without compensation.

June 5, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

ACM: Schiphol airline tariff increase may go ahead

Higher airport fees at Schiphol allowed to stay, as authorities rule in favor of the airport.

June 4, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

New ministers sought after PVV resignation, Asylum in particular in demand

'Demissionary Cabinet Faces Challenges in Reappointing Key Positions After PVV Ministers' Resignation'

June 4, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Advisory Electoral Council: House of Representatives elections on Wednesday, Oct. 29

The Dutch Electoral Council is considering various factors and regulations when choosing a date for the upcoming elections in order to give municipalities and volunteers enough time to prepare. October 29th is currently seen as the most feasible option, pending final approval from the Cabinet.

June 4, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Cabinet-Schoof was forced marriage, but still lasted 11 months

Schoof Cabinet falls with controversial agreement on spring note, in which PVV achieves success in freezing social rents, and backroom politics rules despite extra-parliamentary status.

June 3, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Schoof: one party lacked will, fall of cabinet is unnecessary and irresponsible

In an adjourned council of ministers, the outgoing Schoof cabinet fell after the PVV, one of the coalition parties, withdrew its support for the cabinet. The PVV cabinet ministers offered their resignations, while the other ministers and state secretaries remained outgoing to deal with ongoing issues. Prime Minister Schoof stressed that he still wants to contribute to solving the country's problems, but he regrets the situation and the need to resign.