Dossiers
Election campaign
Shortly before the elections of the House of Representatives all political parties take to the streets to campaign. All over the Netherlands you can see election billboards and posters.
more...European priorities
The House of Representatives wants to keep a close watch on European plans and developments. What are the pros and cons for the Netherlands?
more...Security in and around schools
The school has to be a secure place. Not only for children and adolescents, but also for parents, teachers and other staff. Security is a necessary condition for good quality education.
more...Research schools and doctoral candidates
How can the Netherlands make the most out of science?
more...Constitutional reform of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
At present, the Netherlands Antilles, a group of five Caribbean islands - Sint Maarten, Curaçao, Bonaire, Sint-Eustatius and Saba - make up one country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
more...European summit
On Thursday 25 March and Friday 26 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 four times every year.
more...Medicinal cannabis
As of September 2003, the Office of Medicinal Cannabis (BMC), a Dutch government agency, has supplied pharmacies in the Netherlands with 3 varieteis of medicinal cannabis.
more...Integration
On 16 March 2010 the House of Representatives held a debate on integration in the Netherlands.
more...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...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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