[05:31 PM] Dutch Parliament opposed to Von der Leyen's €800 billion European defense plan
A narrow majority of parliamentarians signaled they do not support the Dutch Cabinet's willingness to take part in the European Commission’s bid to raise European Union defense spending by 800 bill
https://nltimes.nl/2025/03/11/dutch-parliament-opposed-von-der-leyens-eu800-billion-european-defense-plan
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Dutch Parliament opposed to Von der Leyen's €800 billion European defense plan
A narrow majority of parliamentarians signaled they do not support the Dutch Cabinet's willingness to take part in the European Commission’s bid to raise European Union defense spending by 800 billion euros. The leaders of the EU Member States unanimously agreed to the plan last week, with Prime Minister Dick Schoof joining his counterparts in requesting that European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen's plans be developed further.
[04:55 PM] Dutch government cancels controversial fourth Schiphol approach plans
The Dutch Cabinet has scrapped controversial plans to allow a fourth approach route for aircraft flying in to Schiphol Airport.
https://nltimes.nl/2025/02/21/dutch-government-cancels-controversial-fourth-schiphol-approach-plans
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[06:40 PM] Dutch government supports Denmark against Trump's insistence on “buying” Greenland
The Danes have not asked for it, but the Dutch Cabinet still wants to “express solidarity with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen,” said Caspar Veldkamp (Foreign Affairs) in a parlia
https://nltimes.nl/2025/01/30/dutch-government-supports-denmark-trumps-insistence-buying-greenland
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Dutch government supports Denmark against Trump's insistence on “buying” Greenland
The Danes have not asked for it, but the Dutch Cabinet still wants to “express solidarity with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen,” said Caspar Veldkamp (Foreign Affairs) in a parliamentary debate on the upcoming EU formal summit. According to him, Europe must be united when it comes to respecting each other’s territoriality. “That is beyond dispute.”
[04:20 PM] Cabinet pushes ahead with Box 3 asset tax reform despite criticism
The Dutch Cabinet is moving forward with its proposal for a new Box 3 Asset Tax, which taxes investments and savings, despite significant objections from the Raad van State (Council of State).
https://nltimes.nl/2025/01/25/cabinet-pushes-ahead-box-3-asset-tax-reform-despite-criticism
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Cabinet pushes ahead with Box 3 asset tax reform despite criticism
The Dutch Cabinet is moving forward with its proposal for a new Box 3 Asset Tax, which taxes investments and savings, despite significant objections from the Raad van State (Council of State). The plan, spearheaded by State Secretary for Finance Tjebbe van Oostenbruggen, aims to tax actual returns on assets rather than a fixed rate, which was declared unlawful by the Hoge Raad in 2021.“I see no other viable route,” Van Oostenbruggen said. “Ultimately, you must choose the least harmful option, and that is exactly what I am doing.”
[09:17 AM] Dutch PM to carefully consider jobs for Royal Family members after Laurentien unrest
The Dutch Cabinet wants to closely consider exactly what work close relatives of King Willem-Alexander will be able to do in the future.
https://nltimes.nl/2024/10/10/dutch-pm-carefully-consider-jobs-royal-family-members-laurentien-unrest
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Dutch PM to carefully consider jobs for Royal Family members after Laurentien unrest
The Dutch Cabinet wants to closely consider exactly what work close relatives of King Willem-Alexander will be able to do in the future. This involves Royal Family members who do not receive allowances from the government, like the King’s brother Prince Constantijn, and his wife Laurentien. There was a public commotion about Laurentien’s work for victims of the childcare allowance scandal over the summer.
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