Podcast: The Boomers With Clipboards Edition
After agreeing on a form of government that keeps Pieter Omtzigt on board and Geert Wilders muzzled, the four right-wing parties finally get down to business. Two new negotiators are given the task of producing a programme for government within eight weeks, but the only thing the leaders agree on is that the discussions will be “tough”. The PVV scuppers a bill on animal welfare, sweeping changes are made to the law on sex offences and Dilan Yesilgöz is told to switch the air-raid sirens back on. Schiphol airport and KLM are rapped over the knuckles by the courts. And sad news in sport as Emmen withdraw from the shirt sponsorship deal that set the hunebeds buzzing.
Ophef of the week: “Band of Boomers” stand up to menace of toddlers’ playground (AD.nl)
British servicemen arrested in Rotterdam for drink and drugs offences
News
Coalition talks get down to policy, negotiators given eight-week deadline
Wilders proposes CDA migration chief to lead next phase of talks
New sex crime legislation treats online and offline harassment equally
Far-right U-turn scuppers law to tighten animal welfare controls
MPs call on justice minister not to switch off emergency sirens in 2026
KLM misled consumers with “greenwashing” ad claims, court rules
Netherlands drops one place in world happiness rankings
Keukenhof gardens open to the public for 75th jubilee year
Sport
“The Passion” crosses with appointment of Frank Paauw as KNVB chief
Ajax 0-3 Chelsea: Giant-killers given lesson in ruthlessness in CL
Football team FC Emmen end sponsorship deal with sex toy firm
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