In the media
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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Pieter Omtzigt, leader of the ‘Nieuw Sociaal Contract’ (‘New Social Contract’) party, has withdrawn from talks to form a new Dutch government.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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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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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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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...
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Little support for dispersal law in municipality of Westland 29 January 2024
The ‘spreidingswet’ (dispersal law) has been passed by Dutch Senate and will take effect on 1 February. In the municipality of Westland, however, a ma...
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Europe needs to step up as Trump’s chances rise 24 January 2024
Following Trump’s resounding victory over his Republican arch-rival in Iowa, it's clear that standing by passively and giving Biden the benefit of the...
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Higher asset limit for Utrecht municipal tax remission rejected 22 January 2024
The municipality of Utrecht is appealing to the Council of State following the decision by Dutch Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations Hugo d...
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In war crimes, commanders do not have legal immunity 22 January 2024
In her capacity as a lawyer and expert in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, Professor Helen Duffy is filing a lawsuit against the Dutch...
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Wilders in coalition talks: are his concessions enough? 15 January 2024
The process of forming a new coalition government in the Netherlands continued in the city of Hilversum last week. Geert Wilders has promised to withd...
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Genocide in Gaza is difficult to prove 11 January 2024
South Africa is suing Israel on charges of genocide in Gaza. The case is being heard at the International Court of Justice in The Hague this week. Pro...