Dossiers 
Reform of the financial sector
After the outbreak of the financial crisis the question rose: how can we prevent a similar crisis in the future?
more...Elections
Following the fall of the Balkenende IV cabinet snap elections for the House of Representatives will be held on Wednesday June 9th, 2010.
more...Veterans' care after missions
On Wednesday 10 February 2010 the House of Representatives had a debate on veterans' care with the state secretary of Defence, Mr Jack de Vries.
more...Report European Summit
On 18 and 19 June 2009 a European Council meeting was held in Brussels. The House of Representatives had a debate about the results.
more...Neighbourhood policy
At the start of its term the Dutch Cabinet presented its policy to tackle the problems of neighbourhoods that threaten to drop too far behind. What are the results of the Cabinet's policy in this field so far?
more...Accountability Day
Wednesday 20 May 2009 is Accountability Day in the Netherlands. On that day, the Minister of Finance presents the central government's annual financial report and the annual reports of each ministry to the House of Representatives.
more...Afghanistan
Since 2002, The Netherlands have taken part in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), a NATO-led military mission in Afghanistan. The Dutch will keep their troops there until 2010.
more...Dealing with public service workers
Over the past few months the Dutch media frequently reported cases of violence against bus drivers, ambulance staff and other public service workers. The House of Representatives wants the Cabinet to take action.
more...Youth care
The House of Representatives held a debate about youth care
more...European security policy
In september 2008 the House of Representatives asked Mr Maxime Verhagen, the Dutch minister of Foreign Affairs, to set out his vision on the European security policy. Recently the House held a debate on the issue.
more...European Summit
On Thursday 19 March and Friday 20 March the heads of state or government of the 27 member states of the European Union gathered in Brussels for the so-called European Council, which is held at least twice a year.
more...A Main Network for the Transport of Hazardous Substances
The carriage of dangerous goods becomes increasingly troublesome.
more...Draft National Water Management Plan
How can the Dutch keep their feet dry and their water clean?
more...Antibiotic resistance in livestock
The House of Representatives held a debate on the use of antibiotics in livestock farming.
more...Waste and packaging
Recently, the House of Representatives held a debate on the recycling of packaging materials.
more...Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
What should the future of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the surrounding area look like until 2020?
more...Dutch Landscape agenda
At the end of 2008 the Dutch Cabinet presented the so-called landscape agenda. What are the plans for the Dutch landscape?
more...Security starts with prevention
The Dutch Cabinet would like to improve the security situation in the Netherlands. That is why in 2007 the project "Security starts with Prevention" (VbbV) was set up.
more...Environmental zones
In 2006 the Dutch Government and the road haulage organisations in the Netherlands signed an agreement titled "Promoting clean lorries and the introduction of environmental zones". About the ins and outs of environmental zones.
more...Dealing with car parking
The number of cars on Dutch roads increases. Should the number of parking places be increased accordingly? The House of Representatives is to consider an initiative policy document on car parking policy.
more...Freedom of movement for workers from Bulgaria and Romania
Since Bulgaria and Romania joined the EU on 1 January 2007, workers form these countries have come to the Netherlands. What are the consequences of this inflow for the Netherlands?
more...Animal transport and slaughterhouses
In spring 2008 the House of Representatives and the Dutch minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV), Ms Gerda Verburg, reached an agreement on the improved enforcement of the rules with regard to animal transport and slaughterhouses.
more...International child abduction
How is international child abduction being tackled?
more...Afghanistan
Since 2002 the Netherlands has taken part in the NATO mission in Afghanistan. On 19 November 2008 the House of Representatives held a debate about the mission.
more...Poverty and debts
At present, there are 110 food banks in the Netherlands, serving 13,000 clients. The Dutch Government is committed to debt relief assistance and to combating poverty.
more...The state of play in the European Union
What are the topical issues for the Netherlands in the policy of the European Union for the coming year? On 6 November 2008 the House of Representatives had a debate with the Dutch Government about this.
more...Moroccan intelligence activities in the Netherlands
A police officer who allegedly spied for the Moroccan secret service, imams receiving instructions from Morocco. The House of Representatives held a debate on Moroccan interference in the Netherlands.
more...Constitutional reform Netherlands Antilles
Sint Maarten and Curacao, two islands that form part of the Netherlands Antilles, a group of five Caribbean islands, are set to become autonomous territories. Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba will be given municipality status within the Netherlands.
more...Dutch nationals jailed abroad
The number of Dutch nationals in foreign prisons is large, making the providing of assistance to prisoners a more and more important task of Dutch embassies.
more...European asylum policy
Last week, the Dutch House of Representatives held a debate on the common asylum policy of the European Union. At this point, each EU member state still applies its own rules with regard to asylum seekers.
more...Animal welfare
In June 2008 Dutch Agriculture Minister Ms Gerda Verburg announced the repeal of the Aggressive Animals Regulation and its replacement with new rules, that will come into force on 1 January 2009.
more...Accessibility of public transport
Public transport in the Netherlands must become much more accessible, so that as many people as possible can use it independently.
more...Prinsjesdag, the third tuesday in september
Prinsjesdag (the day of the Queen’s speech) has not always been the ceremony it is today. It used to be the opening of the assembly of parliament: the Staten-Generaal. Prinsjesdag was the start of the Parliamentary year.
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