The Dutch government appears to be in a state of confusion. As a result, its finger-lickingly liberal image has been slightly dented. Christian Democrat Education Minister Marja van Bijleveldt has told parents they take on too much. She compared their behaviour to filling their plates with a luxury breakfast – they want to have it all. A … Continue reading Dutch education debate: “It’s Mr Jansen to you”
Noises are getting louder that the current minority VVD-Christian Democrat which is propped up by Geert Wilders’ Freedom Party (PVV) might be swayed to dump the obstinate PVV in favour of support from the so-called Kunduz coalition. The Kunduz coalition is the Democrats 66, Green Left and Christian Union. A recent tweet by Geert Wilders may have riled … Continue reading Possible partner swop in The Hague
When I came to the Netherlands over 20 years ago I would have described it as a tolerant society. Amsterdam claimed to be the world’s gay capital. The sale of cannabis in coffee shops was tolerated and the authorities just ignored the fact that the rest of the trade was illegal. Squatters enjoyed rights not … Continue reading Tolerant Holland
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