[01:40 PM] MP's want measures against China dumping products on Dutch market
Many parties in the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of Dutch parliament, want the Cabinet to take measures to prevent the dumping of goods from China.
https://nltimes.nl/2025/04/23/mps-want-measures-china-dumping-products-dutch-market
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MP's want measures against China dumping products on Dutch market
Many parties in the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of Dutch parliament, want the Cabinet to take measures to prevent the dumping of goods from China. The trade war with the United States has led to concerns that Chinese companies will bring the products that they cannot sell onto the market in Europe at low prices.
[07:37 AM] Dutch MP's agree to stronger approach to illegal trade in organs
The Tweede Kamer, the lower house of the Dutch parliament, supported a bill to better tackle illegal trade in organs from living or deceased persons, even though they had doubts about som
https://nltimes.nl/2025/03/13/dutch-mps-agree-stronger-approach-illegal-trade-organs
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Dutch MP's agree to stronger approach to illegal trade in organs
The Tweede Kamer, the lower house of the Dutch parliament, supported a bill to better tackle illegal trade in organs from living or deceased persons, even though they had doubts about some parts. Due to new techniques, the trade in body material is growing worldwide, and with it, the illegal trade. As a result, both recipients and donors are at risk. For example, wealthy people or companies are pressuring or exploiting underprivileged people into donating organs like kidneys.
[10:20 AM] Dutch parliament wants to scrap surcharge on single-use plastic packaging
A majority in the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of the Dutch parliament, wants to ditch the surcharge on disposable plastic packaging.
https://nltimes.nl/2025/02/24/dutch-parliament-wants-scrap-surcharge-single-use-plastic-packaging
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[12:50 PM] Dutch MP Thierry Baudet ordered to repay €41,595 after tax office error
The Dutch Tax Authority failed to inform the Tweede Kamer that Thierry Baudet, leader of Forum voor Democratie, must repay 41,595 euros from his 2021 parliamentary income.
https://nltimes.nl/2025/02/17/dutch-mp-thierry-baudet-ordered-repay-eu41595-tax-office-error
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[04:10 PM] State Secretary announces plans for 21-year-old age limit on certain gambling games
State Secretary Teun Struycken for Legal Protection is working on a plan to implement an age limit of 21 years or older for the riskiest gambling games, he reported in a letter to the Tweede Kamer,
https://nltimes.nl/2025/02/14/state-secretary-announces-plans-21-year-old-age-limit-certain-gambling-games
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State Secretary announces plans for 21-year-old age limit on certain gambling games
State Secretary Teun Struycken for Legal Protection is working on a plan to implement an age limit of 21 years or older for the riskiest gambling games, he reported in a letter to the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of Dutch parliament. This is part of a larger package of measures that the NSC member announced after various investigations into problems in the gambling sector and the Tweede Kamer requested stricter rules.
[07:15 PM] Dutch Parliament put on lockdown after man enters building with stabbing weapon
An individual carrying a stabbing weapon was arrested after entering the building temporarily housing the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of Parliament.
https://nltimes.nl/2025/02/13/dutch-parliament-put-lockdown-man-enters-building-stabbing-weapon
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[05:50 PM] Dutch gov’t still considers China a partner, despite parliament push for distance
The lower house of Dutch parliament, the Tweede Kamer, thinks that China should not be considered a partner of the Netherlands anymore.
https://nltimes.nl/2025/02/13/dutch-govt-still-considers-china-partner-despite-parliament-push-distance
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[03:20 PM] Concerns about rising euthanasia among young people with mental health problems
The State Secretary of Public Health, Vincent Karremans, and the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of Dutch parliament, are concerned about the rise in young people requesting euthanasia as a result of
https://nltimes.nl/2025/01/16/concerns-rising-euthanasia-among-young-people-mental-health-problems
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Concerns about rising euthanasia among young people with mental health problems
The State Secretary of Public Health, Vincent Karremans, and the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of Dutch parliament, are concerned about the rise in young people requesting euthanasia as a result of severe psychological suffering. Karremans emphasized in a parliamentary debate that no matter how “sad” this wish is, a careful procedure is always followed. He also stated that only a small number of these requests are granted.
[08:20 PM] Dutch Parliament majority wants to ban boiling of live crabs and lobsters
Members of the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of Dutch parliament, have renewed calls for a ban on boiling lobsters and crabs alive, describing the practice as unnecessarily cruel.
https://nltimes.nl/2024/12/10/dutch-parliament-majority-wants-ban-boiling-live-crabs-lobsters
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Dutch Parliament majority wants to ban boiling of live crabs and lobsters
Members of the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of Dutch parliament, have renewed calls for a ban on boiling lobsters and crabs alive, describing the practice as unnecessarily cruel. A majority in the Tweede Kamer supports a new motion introduced by the Party for the Animals (PvdD) and the Party for Freedom (PVV) to prohibit the practice immediately.
[03:32 PM] NSC leader Omtzigt returns from sick leave after NSC Cabinet members & MP’s quit
NSC leader Pieter Omtzigt is returning to the Tweede Kamer with immediate effect.
https://nltimes.nl/2024/11/20/nsc-leader-omtzigt-returns-sick-leave-nsc-cabinet-members-mps-quit
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NSC leader Omtzigt returns from sick leave after NSC Cabinet members & MP’s quit
NSC leader Pieter Omtzigt is returning to the Tweede Kamer with immediate effect. Instead of working as a member of the lower house of Parliament, he has been at home on sick leave since September.
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