Politics

Plans for a 300-home development in Best have met with strong opposition from local residents. Neighbours fear the loss of green space and increased traffic will harm the area's village-like atmosphere and safety.

Dutch coalition plans to link the state pension age directly to life expectancy are expected to drive up occupational incapacity claims among older workers. While the move is intended to save billions of euros by 2060, experts warn that many people over 60 may struggle to stay in the workforce.

ASML expansion plans include a location at the Brainport Industries Campus.

The European Commission is looking into allegations that Google has been keeping its advertising prices artificially high. This new probe follows a string of multi-billion euro fines against the company for abusing its dominant position in the digital market.

The Dutch House of Representatives has passed a major reform to the wealth tax system, with actual asset growth set to be taxed from 2028. The move follows years of legal challenges against the previous method of taxing assumed profits. However, further changes are already being requested to ensure that investors only pay tax when they sell their assets.

A major cyber attack on Dutch telecom provider Odido has exposed the personal details of 6.2 million account holders. The company has secured its systems and is advising customers to remain alert for potential phishing attempts and fraudulent calls using the stolen information.

New European migration rules could lead to asylum-seeking children being held at a detention facility in Zeist from mid-June. Organisations are urging the Dutch government to consider the mental and physical health risks to minors and to implement more humane monitoring alternatives.

The City of Eindhoven has been fined 25,000 euros for illegally collecting sensitive data on its Islamic community in 2018. Mayor Dijsselbloem has apologised for the study, which he admitted was stigmatising and damaged public trust.