Podcast: The Sinterklaas Stressbuster Budget Edition

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The slow-moving budget car crash finally went over the cliff edge this week as the VVD revolted against a tax deal between D66, CDA and Pro. The conflict in Gaza stirs strong emotions at the Red Line protest and the commemoration of Kristallnacht. The threatened village of Moerdijk is offered a potential reprieve. More international students are coming to the Netherlands with a little help from Donald Trump. And a new generation comes of age in one of the most famous dynasties in Dutch sport.

Ophef of the week: Psychologist stirs seasonal controversy with Sinterklaas criticism (De Gelderlander)

The name of the municipality with the highest dog tax has tongues wagging (RTL)

Court upholds licence for controversial Amsterdam TikTok chip shop

News

Coalition in crisis as tax plan passes without VVD support

Three’s a crowd: Will Jetten’s tax bill kill the cabinet?

“Very dangerous”: Rights Group condemns Kristallnacht speech

Thousands gather for red line Gaza protest in Amsterdam

Jetten says it is “not his place” to join Gaza demonstration

Tilburg parties fear local arms deal could supply Israeli army

Village threatened by port expansion could be saved by new plan

Housing minister plans new village at Netherlands’ lowest point

International student numbers rise as people leave US

Frisian gold coin from 16th century breaks record at auction

Sport

Van den Berg called up for first time for Oranje after Van Dijk drops out (NOS)

Curacao boss Advocaat picks AZ and ADO stars for Nations League clashes (AD.nl)

Miracle in Malmö: Ajax in Champions League quarter-finals after late comeback (NOS)

Johan Cruyff’s grandson called up to play for USA under-18 team