European leaders unblocked the stalemate over the budget, agreeing on a compromise solution

European leaders unblocked the stalemate over the budget, agreeing on a compromise solution

At the Brussels summit on Thursday, the presidents and prime ministers of the European Union countries broke the stalemate over the future seven-year budget and the coronavirus crisis fund, the approval of which has so far been blocked by Hungary and Poland. The Heads of State and Government have agreed on compromise rules under which … Read more

The Netherlands is tightening up measures: public places closed and …

The Netherlands is tightening up measures: public places closed and …

Although the number of new infections in the Netherlands has been decreasing for a few days, the cabinet does not believe that the corona virus is being reduced enough. That is why Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced additional measures on Tuesday evening that will take effect from Wednesday evening at 10 p.m. for two … Read more

Rutte beats mea culpa about holiday royalty (Brussels)

Rutte beats mea culpa about holiday royalty (Brussels)

“I made a wrong assessment.” In a letter addressed to the Lower House, the Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte (VVD) takes the blame for the controversial holiday of the king and his family to Greece. After the commotion, Willem-Alexander and Máxima quickly booked a return flight, and they are now back on Dutch soil. – … Read more

Prime Minister Rutte takes a closer look at the compensation of King Willem-Alexander | NOW

Prime Minister Rutte takes a closer look at the compensation of King Willem-Alexander |  NOW

At the request of the House of Representatives, Prime Minister Mark Rutte will look at the payments the king receives annually. The prime minister does this with fresh reluctance, “because people do not easily agree on the level of the salary,” said Rutte. The subject was raised during the discussion of the budget of General … Read more