NSC ministers and top party members considered the future without Pieter Omtzigt at an undisclosed location, focusing on preserving the coalition and finding a new leader to prevent the party from fading into history as a "one-day wonder.
Russian President Putin has announced a unilateral ceasefire for Easter in the ongoing war with Ukraine, calling for all parties to join in the peace effort. However, President Zelensky remains skeptical, citing continued violations of previous ceasefire agreements by Russian forces.
Longtime lawyer of Ridouan Taghi, Nabil Shukrula, who was recently arrested, has reportedly never visited his client alone in the heavily secured prison in Vught. The dean of the Amsterdam Bar Association, responsible for overseeing the work of lawyers, says that it is standard policy for suspects in the EBI to be visited by two lawyers at a time. The OM is not giving further details on the arrest which the dean has called shocking, and says that the Shukrula's case should not be used to draw general conclusions about the criminal defense profession.
Quest for justice in Syria strengthens as evidence of war crimes more accessible after Assad regime fall. Local activists and international experts call for better cooperation and protection of evidence to indict those responsible and give victims answers.
US-China Relations on Shaky Ground as Trade War Continues: China Looks to Strengthen Ties with Neighboring Countries to Lessen Dependence on US Markets.
Schools are reacting furiously to the cuts in the education sector, with the Education Opportunity Scheme being scrapped, leaving vulnerable students in trouble. This is a significant amount of money that schools stand to lose annually and there has been no consultation with the sector. State Secretary Mariëlle Paul (VVD) promises talks soon, but the general education union does not rule out actions.