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Eva Heijblom of D66 was unexpectedly voted out as the alderman candidate for Culture and Mobility in Rotterdam, with Joan Nunnely chosen as her replacement by the city council, in an unprecedented situation for the Rotterdam council.
Four months after the formation of the Jetten cabinet, the D66 party has seen a decline in poll numbers, dropping from 26 seats to an estimated 15-20, while the Pro party benefits.
A new governing coalition has been formed in Rotterdam after PRO, VVD, D66, Volt, and CDA reached an agreement, securing a bare majority of 23 seats in the 45-member city council.
Jesse Klaver, leader of the Dutch GreenLeft party, is increasing pressure on coalition partners D66 and CDA, stating that his party is not 'on Earth to make the VVD comfortable.' This indicates growing tensions within the Dutch political landscape.
The new Amsterdam coalition, formed by PRO Amsterdam and D66, unveiled its plans for the coming years, including parking and tourist tax hikes, and free public transport for children.
Dutch ruling parties D66, VVD, and CDA have stated they are not planning a comprehensive partnership with the Markuszower Group in the House of Representatives, but do not rule out political cooperation on specific issues.
D66 and CDA have reignited the cabinet discussion on mortgage interest deduction in the Netherlands. They voted in favor of a GroenLinks-PvdA motion to reverse an expansion of the deduction, which subsequently passed.
Prosecutors in the Netherlands have stated that the suspect in a bomb attack on the headquarters of the Dutch ruling party, D66, acted with terrorist intent. The accusation was made during legal proceedings related to the incident.
Joost Vullings and Marleen de Rooy discuss the explosion that occurred at the D66 party office in The Hague on Thursday evening, and how politicians are responding, alongside attention to daily demonstrations in various municipalities.
Dutch politicians have responded with outrage and condemnation following a firebomb attack on the D66 party headquarters, with the motive for the incident still unknown.
An explosive device detonated at the D66 party office on Lange Houtstraat in The Hague, confirmed by police, with no injuries reported.
The Dutch government coalition is divided on whether to increase pressure on Israel, with D66 and CDA criticizing Israel's attacks on Lebanon and settlement expansion, while VVD opposes condemning an ally.
Three Dutch political parties, D66, VVD, and GroenLinks-PvdA, are proposing that schools should provide laptops or tablets to students at no cost, under the existing schoolbook law.
A collision between a motorcycle and a car on state road D66, located between Mošćenička Draga and Brseč in Croatia, resulted in one fatality.
Election signs in the front yards of PvdA alderman Mark Eijbaard and D66 party leader Hanneke Struijk-Cramer in Baarn were defaced with swastikas and anti-gay messages over the weekend, drawing condemnation from political parties.
The Dutch centrist D66 party is reportedly losing support as it moves towards more right-wing policies, with recent polls suggesting GroenLinks-PvdA and D66 would be the largest parties if elections were held today.
At the D66 party congress, leader Jetten addressed journalists about the situation in Iran and the attacks by Israel and the US, while members expressed pride in him but also criticism of the coalition agreement.
Today, on the second day of the parliamentary debate on the new government’s plans, Prime Minister Rob Jetten (D66) will answer parliamentarians’ many questions.
Lider progresivne i proevropske partije D66 juče je položio zakletvu za šefa holandske vlade koja nema podršku većine u parlamentu
The new look Dutch government was sworn in on Monday, featuring 15 men and 13 women, with seven D66 ministers,...
Rob Jetten heads a three-party coalition comprising his centrist D66, the centre-right Christian Democrats and the centre-right People's Party for Freedom and Democracy
A D66 minister in the Netherlands has indicated openness to increasing wealth taxes, a stance that goes against the wishes of the VVD party.
Dutch political parties D66 and PRO have amended their plan to compel parties in parliament to have a membership structure.
Minister Van Weel has sent a legislative proposal against the glorification of terrorism to the Dutch House of Representatives, reviving an older plan previously opposed by coalition partner D66.
Amsterdam has inaugurated a new team of alderpersons following a council-backed coalition deal. This marks the first major city in the Netherlands to form a new executive team.
A new municipal executive, formed by the Pro and D66 parties, has taken office in Amsterdam, aiming to regain the trust of the city's residents.
Negotiations to form a new college between Hart voor Den Haag and D66 in The Hague have collapsed, reportedly due to disagreements over asylum reception policies.
A reader who published comments condoning an attack on the D66 political party in De Telegraaf newspaper has been revealed to be a pseudonym. The discovery raises questions about the identity and intentions behind the controversial statement.
A suspect has been remanded in custody on a terrorism charge following an explosion at the D66 party office in the Netherlands, with justice officials stating the act had terrorist motives.
A firework bomb caused significant damage to the D66 political party's office, leading to the arrest of a suspect. While no injuries were reported, the motive for the attack remains unknown.
The headquarters of a prominent Dutch political party was hit by an explosion, prompting police to arrest a suspect. The incident is being investigated as a possible act of intimidation.
The rerun of municipal elections in Gorinchem saw D66 lose one seat and CDA gain one, with a slightly lower voter turnout of 4.
Coalition partners D66 and CDA have unexpectedly turned against proposed cuts to welfare benefits in the Netherlands.
A D66 senator in the Netherlands has indicated that the party is likely to abandon the cabinet's plan to accelerate the increase of the state pension (AOW) age, stating a preference for it to happen sooner rather than later if a majority in the Senate opposes it.
N1 Serbia reports on the upcoming local elections in Knjaževac and Majdanpek, scheduled in 13 days, highlighting a student list preparing a new objection in Knjaževac.
In the left-leaning city of Nijmegen, the Dutch political party GroenLinks is actively trying to convert voters who are disillusioned with D66, noting a significant number of such individuals.
The Dutch coalition parties D66, VVD, and CDA have decided to withdraw their proposal to cut benefits for pregnant women and young parents. This effectively shelves the plan, as there is no majority for it in the House of Representatives.
A daily news brief covering the D66 congress, the end of the meteorological winter, and weather updates for the day.
De coalitiepartijen D66, VVD en CDA reageren positief op een voorstel van de SGP en Groep Markuszower om de verhoging van de AOW-leeftijd "te verzachten". Volgens de partijen zijn de gevolgen voor "la
Rob Jetten, the first openly gay head of government in the Netherlands, leads a three-party coalition comprising his liberal D66 party and two conservative parties, the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy and the Christian Democratic Appeal.
38-year-old Jeten led his progressive, pro-European D66 party to a surprising election victory last October after an optimistic campaign in which he promised an end to divisive policies
A new government takes power in the Netherlands today under the leadership of centrist Rob Jetten, who will become the youngest prime minister in the country's history and the first openly gay. His party D66 si
The left-wing opposition party PRO has gained a five-seat lead in recent opinion polls as the Dutch parliament recesses for the summer, indicating a shift among progressive voters away from D66.
The D66 parliamentary faction in the Netherlands has declared its opposition to the proposed nuclear power plant in Eemshaven, Groningen, leading to a complete political impasse regarding the project.
Dutch political parties D66 and CDA suggest that while the coalition needs GroenLinks leader Jesse Klaver, he also needs the coalition, highlighting the complex dynamics of government formation.
A secret agreement has been reached between the D66 and VVD parties in the Netherlands to secure additional funding for development cooperation, in exchange for D66 dropping its opposition to VVD's proposal to criminalize the glorification of terrorism.
Two Palestinian students are on their way to the Netherlands after receiving diplomatic assistance. The Dutch coalition party VVD is seeking clarification regarding the decision to help 47 Palestinian students from Gaza with visas to enter the Netherlands, while other parties like CDA and D66 express satisfaction.
The Council of State in the Netherlands has criticized plans by D66 and GroenLinks-PvdA to introduce stricter rules for political parties, stating they go too far.
A man has been charged with terrorism for attacking the headquarters of the Dutch D66 party, which is the party of the Prime Minister. He reportedly inserted a bomb through the building's mail slot.
Dutch police have arrested a 37-year-old man with no fixed residence in connection with an explosion that occurred at the office of the D66 political party.
Prime Minister Jetten condemned a firework bomb attack on the D66 party office, calling it a "futile act" and asserting that politicians will not be intimidated.
The D66 party headquarters in The Hague was targeted by a firework bomb, causing an explosion. A suspect has since been apprehended in connection with the incident.
A re-run of the local election in Gorinchem, Zuid-Holland, prompted by allegations of voter fraud, has resulted in the D66 party losing a seat.
The VVD party's electoral loss and the implications of Faber's asylum laws for D66 are highlighted, indicating a shift in the Dutch political landscape.
Dutch Minister Sjoerdsma (D66) has stated his intention to restore support for UNRWA this year, a week after a parliamentary majority voted against it, causing irritation in the House.
Regeringspartijen D66, VVD en CDA blijven erbij dat de spreidingswet niet van tafel kan.
Rob Jetten, openly homosexual and pragmatic, has become the youngest Prime Minister in Dutch history at 38, leading the D66 party. His optimism reportedly defeated Geert Wilders' far-right, and he has promised to get to work with a rare minority coalition.
The D66 party congress in the Netherlands is criticized for its leadership's focus on positive 'vibes' rather than a clear vision for the party's future.
The article details the first week of newly appointed D66 Prime Minister Rob Jetten, covering his swearing-in, first debate, and initial experiences leading the cabinet.
Dutch political parties VVD and D66 are involved in a discussion regarding past statements made by D66 minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, which are reportedly causing him trouble.
Rob Jetten has officially taken the oath as the head of the new Dutch government, becoming the youngest prime minister in Dutch history and the first from his D66 party to hold the position.
Στα 38 του ο Ρομπ Γέτεν έγινε ο νεότερο πρωθυπουργός στην ιστορία της Ολλανδίας, καθώς η μειοψηφική κυβέρνηση του ανέλαβε και επίσημα την εξουσία. Ο Ρομπ Γέτεν και το κόμμα του D66 εξασφάλισε την νί
Rob Jetten is set to become the Netherlands' youngest prime minister, the first from D66, and the first openly gay individual in the role, following a rapid political career.