House of Representatives news

Model European Parliament in House of Representatives

On Thursday 22 and Friday 23 September, the Dutch House of Representatives will host the so-called Model European Parliament. Teenagers will simulate a debate of the European Parliament. The President of the House, ms Gerdi Verbeet, will deliver the opening speech.

Students debating in the House

Prince's Day 2011

On Tuesday 20 September at 3 pm, the minister of Finance, mr. De Jager, will present the famous “Third-Tuesday-of-September”-briefcase.

Gold coach

Members of Dutch Parliament to OSCE meeting in Belgrade

From Wednesday 6 until Sunday 10 July, a delegation of Members of the Dutch Parliament will take part in the annual meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the OSCE. This year, the meeting will take place in the Serbian capital of Belgrade.

Logo of the OSCE PA

Dutch Veterans’ day

On Saturday 25 June 2011, The Netherlands celebrated Veterans’day. The celibrations include a manifestation on the Malieveld in The Hague, a presentation of medals on the Inner Court and a parade. The President of the House of Representatives, ms Gerdi Verbeet, and members of the committee of Defence were present.

Parchutist on Dutch Veterans' Day

Accountability Day

On 18 May, the third Wednesday of May, the minister of Finance, Mr De Jager presents the central government’s annual financial report to the House of Representatives.

Dutch finance minister Jan Kees de Jager