In the media
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Does a general ‘Lelystad model’ agreement have national potential? 12 February 2024
The Municipality of Lelystad is using a new kind of council agreement: a general agreement that all parties are entitled to have their say on. As Prof...
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How realistic is a minority Dutch government? 12 February 2024
The promise made in the run-up to the last Dutch elections that the ‘next cabinet formation process will be quicker and more transparent’ has already ...
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Dutch cabinet formation talks have collapsed. What's next? 09 February 2024
Pieter Omtzigt, leader of the ‘Nieuw Sociaal Contract’ (‘New Social Contract’) party, has withdrawn from talks to form a new Dutch government. Governm...
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False genocide allegations, an aggressive war and the ICJ’s role 07 February 2024
Ukraine has filed an innovative claim against Russia at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Ukraine asked the court to rule that it has not comm...
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Decision-free municipality administration causes loophole in legal protection 06 February 2024
Municipalities are increasingly attempting to solve problems without issuing decisions. A notification procedure (notification – investigation – appli...
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Explosive rise in ICJ cases 05 February 2024
Since its foundation in 1947, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has seen a huge rise in the number of cases brought to it. The tally currently ...
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Simone van der Hof writes UNICEF Essay on 'Towards better protection of children's rights as consumers of play' 02 February 2024
Children have the right to play and relax. Games, social media and video platforms are attractive new ways to do that. However, hardly any online game...
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ICJ minimally condemns Russia in case brought by Ukraine 01 February 2024
Russia has been condemned by the International Court of Justice for violating the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Ter...
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Fierce criticism for BBB's call to return Ukrainian refugees 31 January 2024
A controversial comment made by Mona Keijzer of the Dutch BBB party (Farmer-Citizen Movement) calling for the return of Ukrainian refugees and Ukraini...
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Olaf van Vliet in FD on employers’ parental support 30 January 2024
In order to attract and retain new talent, employers in the Zuidas business district of Amsterdam are increasing their support offered to parents and ...
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Artificial intelligence not geared towards our diverse society is dangerous 30 January 2024
Women, the elderly, LGBT people and children are all at risk because artificial intelligence, algorithms and exoskeletons are tailored to the straight...
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Olaf van Vliet in NRC on shaping labour migration 30 January 2024
In Dutch the public arena, there’s talk of curbing labour migration. Which options do the Dutch have? Olaf van Vliet, Professor of Economics at Leiden...
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Clear signal from ICJ in Gaza conflict 29 January 2024
While the interim ruling passed down by the International Court of Justice did not order a ceasefire, it did state that Israel must take all measures ...
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Danny Mekić guest columnist for de Volkskrant 29 January 2024
De Volkskrant has a guest columnist every month who writes a column for the website on Sundays. eLaw PhD student Danny Mekić was asked by de Volkskran...
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Israël must alleviate plight of Palestinians now 29 January 2024
The International Court of Justice has issued an interim ruling calling on Israel to take immediate action to prevent genocide. South Africa had accus...