Etiket: WHAT DO YOU THINK
What do you think: The Netherlands must quickly look for humane reception for asylum seekers
Last night, the Red Cross set up tents at the overcrowded application center in Ter Apel to receive asylum seekers. The aid organization took into account that there would be…
What do you think: I would like a ribbon
“It has pleased His Majesty the King to appoint you as…” That sentence will be heard by thousands of people in the Netherlands today. It is again the annual Ribbon…
What do you think: Delete mandatory days off and let everyone choose for themselves
Due to the beautiful weather, Easter Monday was an ideal day to visit family, a festival, the furniture boulevard or a walk through nature. And at the end of May…
What do you think: My confidence in the House of Representatives has decreased
Confidence in the House of Representatives in the Netherlands decreased last year, reports the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). In the preceding years, there was a steady increase in confidence.…
What do you think: A meat tax is a good idea
Agriculture Minister Henk Staghouwer is going to investigate the introduction of a levy on meat. “The government also has the option of providing incentives for more sustainable and healthier choices…
What do you think: A city council with many one-man factions is bad for local politics
The municipal councils that will be installed this week consist of smaller and smaller groups. In 2022, there are 142 more parties in municipal councils than in 2018. As a…
What do you think: Companies need more women in leadership
Today is International Women’s Day. The day on which the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) publishes the latest wage figures. This shows that the hourly wage of women in 2020…
What do you think: Dutch people should not fight in Ukraine
According to the ambassador of Ukraine in The Hague, a ‘significant number’ of Dutch people have reported to Ukraine to fight against Russia. Ambassador Maksym Kononenko told De Telegraaf that…
What do you think: I take action for Ukrainian refugees
The European Union thinks the war in Ukraine could lead to 7 million displaced people. There is even talk of the biggest humanitarian crisis on the European continent in ‘many,…
What do you think: I can do without a car
Bus, bicycle, train, walking or maybe you have a private helicopter. Can you do without the car? People outside the big cities are increasingly dependent on the car, research shows.…