Politics

The 2026 Dutch coalition speeds up Brainport housing construction while boosting education and R&D funding. New rules limit objections and push universities and firms to build homes, sparking debate over homelessness risks. Eindhoven, Veldhoven and Helmond stand to gain across key challenges.

At the Nightlife Debate in Eindhoven, eleven political parties agreed that the city needs more space and funding for nightlife. Many want higher cultural budgets and fewer red tape for organisers.

The Port of Rotterdam will introduce stricter controls on drone flights this year to boost airspace safety. Harbour master René de Vries says growing geopolitical risks highlight the need for both physical and cyber resilience.

Eindhoven housing experts praise alderman Mieke Verhees's efforts but urge faster action and a mindset shift to tackle the crisis. Coalition changes promise easier building, yet bureaucracy and "not-in-my-backyard" attitudes slow progress. A recent low council turnout at a housing meeting raises priority questions.

Around two thousand people demonstrated against the Iranian regime on Saturday afternoon at the Malieveld in The Hague. Alongside the former Iranian flags, demonstrators also carried American and Israeli flags, with an American flag raised on the stage.

Residents of Graslinnen, Meerhovendreef and Grasdreef in Meerhoven are sounding the alarm about ongoing parking problems in their neighbourhood. According to them, many parking...

The Dutch coalition parties are planning to save over 5 billion euros by revising previous commitments to the healthcare deductible. The reduction intended...

The three coalition parties, D66, VVD, and CDA, aim to invest a structural €1.5 billion in education. This funding will be used to reverse...