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Pros and cons in campaign on abolishing mortgage interest deduction

Parties make clear position on keeping or phasing out mortgage interest deduction, with possible impact on coalition formation: VVD and PVV want to keep, CDA and D66 want to phase out, and SP and PvdD have different plans for income limits.

Sept. 9, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Professional soccer players: tougher penalties needed against racism

Faster and harsher punishments for racist incidents in football stadiums are being advocated by players' union VVCS, former top player Evgeniy Levchenko, and KNVB in response to a recent incident in Leeuwarden, with suggestions such as using technology to identify offenders and implementing stricter sanctions for clubs and individuals.

Sept. 8, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Banksy artwork showing judge attacking protester immediately covered up

Controversial artwork referencing banned activist group covered up in London, while supporters see it as a form of solidarity.

Sept. 8, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Workload of healthcare workers even higher due to less hiring of self-employed workers

Healthcare workers tell harrowing stories about the workload in healthcare, including severe staff shortages and longer working hours. Despite the challenges, they remain loyal to their work and care facilities are trying to find solutions to make salaried work more attractive.

Sept. 8, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

License revoked from largest au pair agency in the Netherlands

Nina Care receives over 50,000 euros in fines from IND in the past months, leading to the revocation of their license. The company will continue operating, but only with EU au pairs, as there is currently no oversight for au pairs from EU countries.

Sept. 8, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

France deeper into political crisis: fourth prime minister gone in two years

French Parliament Votes to Oust Prime Minister Bayrou Due to Harsh Budget Cuts, Heightening Political Crisis and Leaving President Macron to Name Fifth Premier in Two Years.