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Erik de Vlieger wrote that he and, according to him, the majority of the Netherlands had never cared about anyone's sexual orientation until D66 made it an issue. He stated that this stemmed from an inferiority complex and garnered votes. #Nederland #seksualiteit #politiek (translated)

Youth parties CDA, D66, and VVD criticize the peace movement Stop the War Fever for spreading fear about the reintroduction of conscription, emphasizing that the voluntary choice for young people remains guaranteed unless there is an acute threat. #Vrede #Dienstplicht #Jongeren (translated)

Michael van der Galien wrote that a household that burned about 1,000 cubic meters of gas annually would spend about 500 euros extra this winter. According to him, Minister Stientje van Veldhoven (D66) had lowered the filling target for gas storage from 74 to 64 percent at the request of Brussels. According to Van der Galien, the storage level was at just over 62 percent and would be empty around February 10 if a winter like that of 2024 occurred. He added that there was still about 550 billion cubic meters of gas beneath Groningen, while the field remained closed. According to him, FVD had been pointing to gas extraction as a solution for years. Van der Galien described the policy as a risk for the heating of households. https://t.co/NcofsYy1Dr #gasprijs #energiecrisis #verwarming (translated)

Max von Kreyfelt proposed a compulsory integration course for D66 in his column. According to him, the party spoke excellent Dutch, but still needed to learn how to deal with people who have different beliefs. He referred to Jan Paternotte, who mentioned the Renaissanceschool associated with Forum for Democracy in the Chamber and asked for stricter rules for new schools. According to Von Kreyfelt, Rob Jetten had advocated for a swift evaluation and possible legislative changes. The proposed course would, according to Von Kreyfelt, include lessons on civil rights, freedom of education, diversity, democracy, and equal rights. He wrote that citizens should be allowed to think independently and vote for other parties, and that a political background in itself was not an offense. Regarding Jetten's statements on October 9 about taking stronger action against certain schools and online channels where, in his view, young people were learning incorrect ideas about equal rights, Von Kreyfelt noted that Jetten had not mentioned the Renaissanceschool. As an exam task, Von Kreyfelt described a parent who wanted to pass on different beliefs to their child than D66. According to him, a student would succeed with an answer that did not involve inspection, improvement processes, or legislative changes. He concluded that D66 needed to learn that a free society also existed without its permission. #Inburgering #Diversiteit #Democratie (translated)

Beach Roy wrote that he thought the midterm elections were approaching. He stated that his reach on X suddenly dropped by 80 percent and claimed that Elon Musk was actively limiting him. According to Beach Roy, he had contributed to the downfall of FVD and PVV and the electoral victory of D66 on X. He added that political scientist, lobbyist, and publicist Kirsten Verdel had noted the same thing, and asked who could see his message. #midterms #socialmedia #politiek (translated)

Max von Kreyfelt wrote that D66, in his opinion, put pressure on the Renaissanceschool, which is linked to Forum voor Democratie. He pointed out that D66 MP Jan Paternotte had mentioned the school in the House of Representatives because of announced separate curricula for boys and girls, and had called for stricter rules for new schools. According to Von Kreyfelt, Rob Jetten had urged for a quick evaluation and possible amendments to the law. Von Kreyfelt also wrote that Jetten had announced on October 9 that he would investigate how to take tougher action against schools, weekend schools, and online channels where, according to Jetten, young people were learning incorrect views about equal rights. The columnist emphasized that Jetten had not mentioned the Renaissanceschool in this context. He argued that the education inspectorate should investigate what was actually happening at the school and that a political background alone was not evidence of violations. According to him, Paternotte had stated that Article 23 remained intact. Von Kreyfelt wondered whether Jetten wanted to address verifiable violations or tighten general rules because a political competitor was taking advantage of them. https://t.co/V2P6pFuNy1 #onderwijs #vrijheid #D66 (translated)

John Witkamp wrote that Victor Johan Vollenbroek was not portrayed as an independent activist, but as someone who, according to him, was cleverly managed by financially powerful parties. Witkamp claimed that Vollenbroek and his brother Frans made a lot of money at the expense of farmers and that their motivation, in his view, was financial, not environmental or social engagement. He also predicted that the brothers would soon become honorary members of D66. #milieumaffia #milieu #boeren #politiek (translated)

Flick criticized VVD members who raised alarms about the state of the party. He accused them of allowing the country to be led by the CDA and D66 for decades and only complaining afterward. He also said they should continue to associate with their leftist allies and predicted that the VVD was heading towards zero seats. https://t.co/wQnWLnRsRw #VVD #Politiek #Nederland (translated)

Claudia van Zanten wrote that the VVD, just like D66 earlier, was seeking conflict with Israel and provoking a war with Russia. She wondered whether the party would soon also come into conflict with the United States. Van Zanten reproached the VVD for not standing up for hard-working Dutch citizens, targeting small savers, not providing financial stability, and doing nothing about the influx of asylum seekers. According to her, voters, departing members, and prominent figures were fed up with the party's and the cabinet's direction. https://t.co/Ut9DHCrph1 #Nederland #politiek #oorlog (translated)

Strijder124 wrote that Hanneke van der Werf (D66) said last month that Europe should, if necessary, shoot at Russian launch installations itself. He also stated that Minister Yesilgöz had not referred to Russia as an aggressor the day before, but as an enemy. According to Strijder124, this deliberately escalated the conflict further and the Netherlands was at the forefront of that rhetoric. Ron Keller warned according to Strijder124 that Vladimir Putin could use the designation as an open enemy to mobilize an additional 100,000 troops. Keller said such statements heightened the conflict further and were not in the interest of the Netherlands. #Rusland #conflict #veiligheid (translated)

Erik de Vlieger wrote that he had had enough of the prime minister, whom he associated with D66 and described as someone who pretended to be something he was not. He said that the prime minister should go to Brussels and criticized his social media department, which he called fake and incompetent. #AI #Politiek #SocialMedia (translated)

Marianne Zwagerman reported that a symposium on nitrogen policy was canceled. According to her, Sjoukje Heimovaara, director of Wageningen University and previously suggested by Zwagerman as a candidate for the position of Minister of Agriculture on behalf of D66, personally intervened. Heimovaara allegedly called the engineering association that organized the congress and said that she did not want it to take place. Zwagerman said that several people who were scheduled to speak confirmed this to her. https://t.co/NvlT061OiY #stikstofbeleid #WageningenUniversiteit #congres (translated)

Bas Paternotte wrote that Simon Ceulemans (JA21) said that Maastricht University had an employee who advised students on applying for asylum. Bart van den Brink (CDA) had reportedly called this undesirable and promised to inquire about it with his colleague Rianne Letschert (D66). https://t.co/kZMN3gUNxp #onderwijs #asiel #UniversiteitMaastricht (translated)

Bas Paternotte wrote that Heera Dijk (D66) claimed to have financial backing for her proposal, but could not explain where it came from. According to him, she was also upset because she could not finish her rehearsed performance. Paternotte sharply characterized her as a human variant of AI-generated drivel. #D66 #politiek #AI (translated)

René Dercksen stated that the nitrogen problem would disappear with a few rabbits for D66 judges and 50 million. He described the problem in bureaucrats' models as non-existent and compared the situation to a Suske and Wiske story that unfolded in real time. https://t.co/2xcgOvUiZd #stikstofprobleem #D66 #politiek (translated)

Stan Verstappen wrote that he heard Elodie Verweij say that there would be no new Fabers. He called the people that D66 had brought into the Chamber completely incompetent and stated that they would decide how others should live. #kansloos https://t.co/IBpPtl3UMQ #politiek #D66 #Nederland (translated)