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Home closure following violence or weapon catch
In future, mayors will be able to close houses around which public order is or risks being disturbed by severe violence, such as ...
The Netherlands delivers new headquarters to EMA
The Netherlands has officially delivered the new headquarters to the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Minister Bruno Bruins ...
Introduction of electroshock weapons
The police will be equipped with electroshock weapons. This proposal by Minister of Justice and Security Ferdinand Grapperhaus ...
Robust asylum system requires better execution
The government agrees with the conclusions drawn by the Van Zwol Committee that the coming years should focus especially on the ...
Organisations did not have a proper grip on Philip O.
The organisations involved insufficiently utilised the possibilities they had to sentence and treat Philip O. That is the ...
New international logo: NL with stylised orange tulip
From now on the Netherlands and the Kingdom of the Netherlands can be recognised internationally by a new logo. The logo is ...
National coordination meeting: new reception centres needed
More capacity is needed for the reception of asylum seekers. The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) is ...
Aviation Tax Press Release
The Netherlands, together with 8 other countries, is calling for a European aviation tax. Compared with other forms of ...
Commemorative Medals for Peacekeeping Operations awarded
In recognition of their contribution to peacekeeping operations across the globe, 21 police officers, 12 members of the Royal ...
Higher sentences for serious traffic offences
The legislative proposal introduced by Minister of Justice and Security Ferdinand Grapperhaus, which will enable higher sentences ...