Podcast: Lunatics Have Taken Over The Asylum Ministry Edition
Once again Marjolein Faber confounds critics and partners alike with her bottomless talent for turning a storm in a teacup into a political maelstrom. Dick Schoof insists his cabinet is united behind his decision to clean up the mess caused by Faber’s refusal to honour five volunteers for working with refugees. Elsewhere, a majority of MPs back a ban on street fireworks while prisons minister Ingrid Coenradie steers through her controversial early release scheme. The UK extends its electronic travel permit scheme to EU citizens. And we explain why the long-awaited legal cannabis growing scheme is at risk of being stubbed out before it can be rolled out.
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News
Asylum minister criticised for refusing honours for COA volunteers
Prime minister signs for volunteer honours after Faber says no
Dutch attitudes to migration more nuanced than public debate
Fireworks ban set to come in after coalition parties switch tack
MPs back early prisoner release plan despite coalition resistance
Amsterdam stabbing suspect accused of having terrorist motive
European travellers to UK need electronic permit from April
Sport
All-time top hockey scorer Jeroen Hertzberger bows out (NU.nl)
Jeroen Hertzberger also has his own YouTube channel with hockey tips
Ajax have one hand on Eredivisie title after clinical win at PSV
Lucas Perez reveals reason for leaving Deportivo La Coruna (TalkSport)
Max Verstappen indicates he is unhappy Red Bull sacked Liam Lawson (Guardian)
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