Forum for Democracy wrote that PRO wanted to abolish the possibility for entrepreneurs to borrow money from their own private limited company. According to the party, Milan Schenk wondered whether left-wing people realized the consequences of such measures. The party accused socialists of financial ignorance and stated that the left depicted Dutch people who arranged their own retirement provisions as enemies. #Economie #Ondernemerschap #Politiek (translated)
The younger generation has various ways to make their voice heard, but lacks clarity about what happens to their contributions, and therefore three measures are proposed to bridge this gap. #Jeunes #DroitsDeLEnfant #Manifestation (translated)
In the fight against smartphone addiction among young people, countries around the world are experimenting with laws and regulations, but the effectiveness and implementation of these measures continue to vary. #socialemedia #jongeren #wetgeving (translated)
A national strike in public services is underway today as a protest against the underfunding of these services and the expected budgetary measures from the government. #GrèveNationale #ServicesPublics #CentraleCGSP (translated)
Mass tourism in Amsterdam has reached its limits, leading to significant nuisance for residents and lawsuits regarding the impact on their living environment, despite various measures taken by the municipality to reduce the crowds. #massatoerisme #Amsterdam #toeristenbelasting (translated)
Alice van Drie wrote that the Dutch poultry farming sector was burdened with significant cost-increasing measures, while eggs were subsequently brought in from Turkey and Ukraine. She expressed anger about that. https://t.co/RTe7XK5nCl #pluimveehouderij #economie #voedselzekerheid (translated)
Carine Knapen wrote that Starlink had cut off all internet in Ukraine and that Elon Musk thought Zelensky had gone too far. According to Knapen, Zelensky was furious and the EU would undoubtedly be as well. She suggested that Zelensky could not fire rockets or control drones without internet. Knapen wondered whether Ursula would take measures against X again. https://t.co/qrXOStV9Ik #Oekraïne #Starlink #ElonMusk (translated)
An unstable rock formation threatens the Swiss mountain village of Kandersteg due to the thawing of permafrost as a result of climate change, but the residents are not too worried thanks to good monitoring and preparatory measures. #Kandersteg #Klimaatverandering #Natuurrampen (translated)
Defense Minister Pete Hegseth is implementing increasingly extreme measures in the U.S. military, including mandatory testosterone checks for older soldiers and the announcement of a public execution of death row inmate Nidal Hasan, as part of his vision for a macho culture and a 'war against woke.' #Defensie #Machocultuur #PeteHegseth (translated)
The Walloon Federation of Agriculture calls on municipalities to oppose various measures from the Pesticide Reduction Plan, as long as no consultations have taken place. #Pesticides #Agriculture #Environnement (translated)
Giancarlo Giorgetti, the Italian Minister of Finance, stated at a meeting of counterparts in Brussels in early March that Europe "should consider extraordinary measures." #Europa #Energieprijzen #GiorgiaMeloni (translated)
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is urging urgent reforms in European energy policy during the upcoming European summit, advocating for measures to lower energy costs and ensure the competitiveness of industry amid rising inflation and energy prices in Italy. #Europa #Energieprijzen #GiorgiaMeloni (translated)
In a notable joint letter ahead of Sefcovic's visit to China, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz this week called for strong measures, without naming China. #EUChina关系 (translated)
In a striking joint letter prior to Sefcovic's visit to China, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz this week called for firm measures, without naming China explicitly. #EUChina关系 (translated)
In relation to China, it is urgently necessary for Europe to finally leave its role as a useful idiot in global trade and to come up with effective measures to protect its economic interests. #Europe #Chine #Commerce (translated)
Ronny Naftaniel wrote that the umbrella organization of Jewish organizations CJO was rightly furious about the events of October 7. He referred to a statement in which CJO stated that Jews in the Netherlands should not have to hide behind fences to mourn their dead while support for those who had killed them was openly expressed on the street. The organization said it had had enough of intimidation, turning a blind eye, and statements of outrage that did not lead to action, and demanded measures. https://t.co/1LdM7cG45x #JoodseGemeenschap #Solidariteit #Intimidatie (translated)
The mystery surrounding the death of a 28-year-old laboratory technician in Siberia, who died of a mysterious pneumonia after possible contact with plague bacteria, raises doubts about the official explanation and the sanitary measures taken, while scientists point out the unlikelihood of a common infection. #Peste #Épidémie #Santé (translated)
Syp Wynia referred to an article by Maarten van Andel in Wynia's Week, which stated that Dutch CO₂ emissions did not decrease despite billions spent on climate expenditures. Wynia wrote that the government needed to account for the cost-effectiveness of the expensive measures. https://t.co/9Z5Uahsssh #klimaat #CO2 #verantwoordelijkheid (translated)
"based on pure common sense" The measures for rent ceilings, a temporary ban on evictions, and restrictions on the purchase of homes by companies were, according to Prime Minister Sánchez, "based on pure common sense." #Woningcrisis #MaricarmenAbascal #Huurhuis (translated)
Surinamese captain Myenty Abena describes the deep impact of racist slurs and monkey sounds that his team had to endure during the international match against Guatemala, and advocates for stricter measures against racism in sports. #Racisme #Voetbal #Suriname (translated)
