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The Dutch Senate has postponed the vote on the Box 3 tax regulation, which concerns taxes on savings, investments, and real estate, until after the summer. A new proposal has been promised, as the political debate on a new law has been ongoing for years.
Dutch Minister Sjoerdsma anticipates securing a majority in the First Chamber for the proposed development cooperation budget, indicating potential approval for the financial plan.
Despite significant criticism, a majority is forming in the Dutch Senate in favor of the European asylum pact. This development indicates a likely approval of the pact in the Netherlands.
The Dutch Senate (Eerste Kamer) cast a vote on a matter of 'mercy,' passing it by a single seat, while demonstrators gathered outside the building.
The Dutch PVV party has threatened to vote against asylum laws in the First Chamber unless more stringent asylum measures are introduced, with Senator Alexander van Hattem demanding further action.
The Dutch Senate, the Eerste Kamer, has voted against the Jetten I Cabinet’s proposal for a faster increase in the state pension age.
The National Ombudsman and the Children's Ombudsman have again warned about new asylum laws before the Senate, urging critical review by members.
A legislative proposal for a new wealth tax in the Netherlands is encountering significant opposition in the First Chamber (Senate), indicating potential challenges for its passage.
A majority in the Dutch Senate has expressed support for a ban on gay conversion therapy. This indicates strong legislative backing for prohibiting practices aimed at changing a person's sexual orientation.
The Dutch Senate is scheduled to debate the migration pact today, while a court will rule on Jaitsen Singh's remaining sentence, and the first trial against a figure from the Assad regime begins in Syria.
The Dutch Senate has voted on new asylum laws, ultimately shooting down a stricter proposal while approving a two-status system. The vote on the hardline asylum legislation was closely watched and went down to the wire.
Christian Democrat (CDA) senators in the Netherlands have toughened their conditions for supporting the government's new asylum laws, adding a demand for a specific measure.
The BBB party has lost another seat in the Dutch Senate after Van Gasteren decided to keep his seat, affecting the party's representation.
Despite difficulties, Dutch Minister Sjoerdsma successfully passed his budget through the First Chamber of the States General (Eerste Kamer).
The Dutch Senate has approved the European Union's migration pact, adopting its strict asylum rules. The new regulations are expected to come into effect next month, reviving previously rejected rules.
Greet Prins, the 72-year-old vice-faction leader of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) in the Dutch Senate, has passed away. She had been suffering from the neurological disease ALS and recently voted against the asylum law.
The Dutch Senate has rejected the emergency asylum measures law but approved the introduction of a two-status system for asylum seekers. The emergency law was voted down after a proposed relaxation of its terms failed to gain a majority.
The Dutch Senate is set to debate asylum laws, with various organizations expressing their final concerns, particularly regarding feasibility and the criminalization of undocumented status.
The Dutch Senate (Eerste Kamer) has voted against a proposed law that aimed to provide greater transparency regarding foreign donations received by organizations in the Netherlands.