PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB have still not reached an agreement on the formation of a new Cabinet. After another long day of negotiations between the four party leaders, Geert Wilders (PVV) left at around 10:30 p.m. According to formation leaders Richard van Zwol and Elbert Dijkgraaf, finances remain the biggest stumbling block in the negotiations.“From the beginning, we have said that the financial puzzle is one of the most difficult things. Also, there is little money. That is a big difference with...
If there was a sound effect for the new Dutch government’s coalition agreement, it would be the creak of a drawbridge being raised. After decades in which the Netherlands prospered from being one of the most open, accessible and international economies in the world, the four right-wing parties say it is time, in their own words, to “turn a new corner”. Extra barriers will be erected for newcomers, whether they be refugees, labour migrants or international students. Some will be
The Dublin 7 stalwarts known for their food, beer, and arcade machines, will close their doors for the final time on Sunday, June 16
Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added almost every week with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games plus the latest releases. more
Tokyo, May 16 (Jiji Press)--Public support for Japanese Prime Minister
Kate Forbes faces being 'marginalised in a Cabinet of Sturgeon loyalists', a leading political academic has claimed.
"When it comes to making changes in my home, my number-one go-to is paint," this DIYer says. READ MORE
Another day of negotiations hasn’t resulted in a Cabinet with the PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB. According to Pieter Omtzigt (NSC), there are still “significant differences of opinions” on “several themes” between the four parties negotiating a new Cabinet. He did not want to say on Wednesday where the problems lie.
After another long day of negotiations, a Cabinet of PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB is still not in sight. Whether the four parties will reach an agreement may remain uncertain until May 15, formation leaders Elbert Dijkgraaf and Richard van Zwol said after the discussions between the party leaders and their seconds. The formation leaders’ final report must then be sent to parliament. “Time is running out,” said Van Zwol. Dijkgraaf also said that “time is starting to run out a bit.”
Benny Gantz and Yoav Gallant have called on Benjamin Netanyahu to set out his plans for the future of the war-ravaged region.