Cultivated Meat’s Three Major Challenges
Companies need to grow more than muscle. They need to scale up, and they need political support.
Netherlands
Omtzigt Shakes Up Dutch Election with New Party
The former Christian Democrat would lure voters away from the populist right.
Dutch Election Three-Way Race: Polls
The liberals, a united left and a new agrarian party are tied for first place.
Rutte to Quit Dutch Politics. What Happens Next?
His own party needs a new leader. Major reforms in agriculture and housing may be put on hold.
Rutte Calls Early Election After Failed Push to Reform Asylum
Junior parties draw the line at limiting family reunifications for refugees.
Everyone Thinks the Netherlands’ Rental Reforms Are Nuts
Banks, investors, pension funds, the OECD… nobody believes the Dutch are getting this right.
Dutch Drug War Isn’t Working. Politicians Would Escalate It
Police budgets and interdictions in the port of Rotterdam are up. So is cocaine use.
Dutch Government Mistakes Reagan’s Warning for Advice
If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
Dutch Government’s Budget and Climate Deal, Explained
Higher interest rates necessitate spending cuts. The Netherlands must do more to cut emissions.
Dutch Parties in Rush to Do Budget Deal
The government must agree cuts or tax increases before parliament goes on summer recess.
Overregulation Drives Up Rental Prices in Dutch Cities
New rules meant to protect renters are causing rents to spike.
Belgium, Netherlands Break Cocaine Records
More cocaine is seized in Antwerp and Rotterdam than ever, but consumption has also gone up.
Dutch Labor Reforms Will Do Little to Encourage Hiring
Companies still need to pay two years of sick leave.
Victory for Farmers’ Party Is Challenge to Dutch Government
Christian Democrats want to meet farmers halfway. Liberals insist on cutting emissions.
Dutch Midterm Elections Guide
Provinces, water boards, parties, polls and likely outcomes, explained.