The Netherlands faces the choice of providing military support to Ukraine. Experts indicate that a European mission is too risky and politically unrealistic, while sending equipment and money is possible. However, it is important to invest for the long term and relax procedures to support the Dutch defense industry.
Authorities are investigating 29 additional suspects, including nine Israeli football fans and 20 others, for their involvement in criminal acts during the Ajax versus Maccabi Tel Aviv football match last November. Images of the Israeli fans have been shared and authorities have been working with Israeli police to identify them, resulting in 15 arrests so far.
Lower House wants age limits on social media to protect vulnerable young people, but how and who will enforce this is not yet clear. The cabinet is being asked to examine rules at the European level to ensure that young children are not exposed to harmful content on addictive social media.
Dutch hospitals are stopping the prescription of labor-stopping medication to women who are 30 weeks pregnant and at risk of premature birth, as research found it does not improve the health of the unborn child. The study followed over 800 children and found no difference in outcomes between those who received labor-stopping medication and those who received a placebo. This raises questions about the standard practice in the Netherlands for the past 70 years and highlights the importance of prevention when it comes to premature birth.
Mexico, China, and Canada have all retaliated against the new US tariffs, with China targeting agricultural products and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau announcing potential tariffs on $125 billion in American goods. While these countries search for new trade partners, economists warn that the tariffs will have a negative long-term impact on their economies and could even lead to a recession.
Ukraine President Zelensky expresses gratitude towards Trump for help with sovereignty and independence, states willingness to work towards peace and sign resource agreement despite previous tensions.