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The negotiations on the new EU budget for 2028 remain stalled due to conflicting interests between net contributors and the 'Friends of Cohesion', who cling to old subsidies and few are willing to make concessions. #EUbegroting #Brusselseonderhandelingen #Cohesievrienden (translated)

In his opinion, Frank Kalshoven states that the VVD, once an advocate of sound economic policy, now constitutes an obstacle to the Dutch economy by focusing on protecting established interests instead of those who can promote economic growth. #VVD #NederlandseEconomie #EconomischBeleid (translated)

Sander Sassen wrote that Donald Trump prioritized American interests and made a deal that, according to him, would cover a large part of America's diesel needs. He contrasted this with Dilan Yeşilgöz, who labeled Russia as an 'enemy,' and called Trump's approach an example of thinking outside the box. https://t.co/hiIOOzmOhv #politiek #energie #VS (translated)

Mariba criticized Dilan Yeşilgöz after she claimed that Russia had been declared an enemy of the Netherlands. According to Mariba, Yeşilgöz stated that the Netherlands was not at war, but that a carefree peace was also not in sight. Mariba wrote that the Russian consulate had asked the Dutch government to confirm or distance itself from the statements. She believed it should be made clear whether this was about official policy, a political warning, or political rhetoric. According to Mariba, designating an enemy was not a strategy and threatening language could escalate tensions. She argued that the consequences of such statements ultimately affected civilians and urged the government to explain what the policy and risks were and how it intended to ensure security. She criticized the VVD and argued that politicians should think first before declaring an entire country an enemy. #Nederland #politiek #veiligheid (translated)

The SGP stated that the Dutch flag should hang above the Dutch parliament, with exceptions for other national or supranational flags. The party described the rainbow flag not as a national flag, but as a symbol of interest groups and activism. According to the SGP, a motion had been submitted outside the usual order of debate that would require the raising of the rainbow flag next Sunday. The party wrote that this activism alienated many people, including those for whom the flag might have been intended. Because the House of Representatives represented the entire Dutch people, the SGP believed that caution was necessary with symbols that were not perceived as unifying by everyone. The party referred to the Dutch tricolor as the flag that united all Dutch people and said it would vote against the motion. https://t.co/F1BtVCURCb #Nederland #TweedeKamer #activisme (translated)

The court has ruled that the Minister of Health can force Excellent Care Clinics in Velsen-Noord to stop a non-scientifically supported lidocaine treatment for long COVID, due to concerns about patient safety and conflicts of interest at the clinic. #postcovid #lidocaïne #gezondheidszorg (translated)

Bert Middel, a straightforward social democrat and fervent opponent of the merger with GroenLinks, dedicated his life to the interests of the ordinary person and often complained about the distance between the party elite and the grassroots, denouncing the erosion of social security and the fight against poverty. #BertMiddel #PvdA #sociaaldemocratie (translated)

Apollo News wrote that an investigation revealed that in many German foreigner authorities, decisions about residence rights and sometimes even about naturalizations are made by foreigners. The media criticized that a state that allows this in sovereign matters does not take itself seriously. https://t.co/ldIgoaVyV9 #Aufenthaltsrecht #Einbürgerung #Deutschland (translated)

Van Cauwelaert referred to De Standaard and wrote that politicians could no longer be prosecuted for conflicts of interest under the new criminal code when they occurred publicly and served the public interest, according to the newspaper. He added that this promised a lot. #politiek #belangenverstrengeling #strafrecht (translated)

Max von Kreyfelt criticized Cora van Nieuwenhuizen's transition from the ministry to Energy-Nederland. He wrote that Van Nieuwenhuizen was appointed as chair of the industry association on August 31, 2021, and that same day she resigned as a minister. She started working for the organization on October 1. According to Von Kreyfelt, Van Nieuwenhuizen had already informed Prime Minister Mark Rutte on July 23 that she would be nominated, but she remained a minister until the end of August. He wrote that Rutte later acknowledged that government officials had access to cabinet documents and could possibly gain information about the area of their future positions. On August 26, Rutte concluded, according to Von Kreyfelt, that the appointment did not go well with the ministry. Arrangements were made to transfer files that could affect her new position to a colleague if necessary. Von Kreyfelt also reported that Energy-Nederland praised her managerial experience in the Netherlands and Europe. He stated that the transition raised questions about the closeness of public positions and private interests, but wrote that the matter in itself did not prove corruption. He advocated for independent assessment of subsequent positions, more transparency regarding contacts, and a mandatory waiting period before former government officials began working in a sector organization. According to him, public experience should not automatically grant access to private influence. https://t.co/V2P6pFuNy1 #Energie #Overheid #Transitie (translated)

The author wrote that two temporary reception locations for asylum seekers in Zwolle were given priority in the allocation of space on the electricity grid. According to the author, the city council stated that the societal interest weighed heavily enough to deviate from its own policy rules. The author stated that councilor Arjan Spaans thereby lost the trust of the people of Zwolle. According to the author, Spaans consistently prioritized the interests of the national asylum chain over the housing crisis and the overload of the electricity grid in Zwolle. The author felt that his loyalty did not lie with the local population and deemed him unsuitable for politics in Zwolle. #asielzoekers #Zwolle #woningnood (translated)

"to remain leaders in the field of superintelligence and to prioritize the interests of the American people." In The Wall Street Journal, Clayton, who will also remain as intelligence chief, states that the goal is "to remain leaders in the field of superintelligence and to prioritize the interests of the American people." #AI #Trump #superintelligentie (translated)

Rinus Jansen expressed little sympathy for well-known Dutch people who promoted the vaccination campaign during the corona period. According to him, some seemed to value status, access, and commercial interests more than critical questions and medical autonomy. He stated that possible connections between vaccination and health problems or deaths could be discussed without considering them proven. Jansen said he wished no one illness, but questioned where the empathy of the former promoters was at the time and mentioned that he did not expect collective amnesia now that they were themselves the subject of discussion. #Vaccinatie #Gezondheid #Empathie (translated)