Dutch Child Care Would Pay Price for Government’s Failure
Child benefits need an overhaul, but the government’s reforms would hurt child-care providers.
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Europe Is Falling Behind in Cultivated Meat
Cell-based meat has been approved by the American FDA.
Netherlands Should Consider Euro Exit: Former Central Banker
High debts, high inflation: the eurozone reminds Lex Hoogduin of the Italy of the 1990s.
Biden Would Repeat Dutch Mistakes in Regulating Freelancers
Stricter rules for contractors could lead to job losses.
Alt-Right Picks Wrong Side in Dutch Farm Crisis
Dutch factory farming is bad for farmers and worse for animals. Big Ag benefits.
British, Dutch Eat More Plant-Based, But Hardly Less Meat
The rise of “flexitarians” has barely cut down meat consumption.
Support for Legalizing Cannabis, Cocaine Grows
Germany is legalizing cannabis. Leaders in Colombia and Amsterdam would legalize cocaine.
Why the Netherlands Isn’t Building
Homeowners are resistant and politicians are too demanding.
Americans, Dutch See Tradeoff Between Climate and Wildlife
Green energy kills birds and toads.
Dutch Government Wastes €900 Million on Drug War
An anti-drug team made zero arrests in five years.
Amsterdam Finds New Excuse to Ban Weed for Tourists
The mayor claims cannabis retailers are linked to organized crime.
Dutch Government to Cap Energy Prices
The Netherlands has the highest electricity and gas prices in Europe.
Dutch Spend €16 Billion to Offset Higher Living Costs
Companies and freelancers will pay higher taxes to finance relief for the lowest incomes.
Europe’s Energy Crisis, Explained
Gas prices have reached record highs. Governments spend €280 billion on subsidies and tax cuts.
Farm Crisis Divides Dutch Government
Christian Democrats break from goal to cut emissions in half by 2030.