The brand-new Schoof Cabinet looks set to be governed by four politicians with extraordinary political careers as deputy prime ministers, including the controversial Gidi Markuszower. Three of them will have their own ministries and will regularly make the news because of their outspoken views and choice of words.
OM wants to use key witness in criminal trial around murders and shooting in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, experts plead for restraint because of concerns around reliability and safety. Dominique K. has already been convicted, but the prosecution hopes to make new arrests through his statements.
Sigrid Kaag, former Minister of Finance and Foreign Affairs, has been UN Humanitarian Aid and Reconstruction Coordinator in Gaza since January. In an exclusive interview with NIS in Jordan, she talks about her work and experiences in the area, where an international emergency conference is taking place today. Kaag emphasizes the enormous destruction and the urgent importance of aid in Gaza, where she will live in part from mid-June to work from there.
Macron believes that training Ukrainian soldiers in Ukraine is more efficient, but Rutte prefers training outside the country. Despite concerns about potential opposition in the new government, Rutte promises continued military support for Ukraine and pledges 138 million euros in new aid. The ongoing reconstruction of Ukraine also presents opportunities for Dutch businesses, and many countries will gather in Switzerland this weekend for a peace summit on the conflict.
Next cabinet led by Schoof will have 5 ministers from PVV, 4 each from VVD and NSC, and 2 from BBB, according to sources. Half of the new ministers and state secretaries will be outsiders. Wilders and Van der Plas are pleased with the outcome.
Agression towards workers in the public sector is on the rise, with workers in various fields such as cable-laying and radio frequency inspectors facing threats and insults from the public. Some organizations are taking action to protect their employees, including hiring security and launching campaigns to raise awareness about the issue.