In the media
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Is it right for judges to engage in politics?19 February 2024The Dutch State is set to challenge The Hague Court of Appeal's ruling that the Netherlands must stop exporting arms to Israel at the Supreme Court. T...
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Ban on 'boas' wearing religious symbols not yet possible15 February 2024It is becoming increasingly common for large Dutch municipalities, including the Municipality of Amsterdam, to allow special enforcement officers to w...
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Does a general ‘Lelystad model’ agreement have national potential?12 February 2024The 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 2024The 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 What's next?09 February 2024Pieter Omtzigt, leader of the ‘Nieuw Sociaal Contract’ (‘New Social Contract’) party, has withdrawn from talks to form a new Dutch government.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 role07 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 protection06 February 2024Municipalities are increasingly attempting to solve problems without issuing decisions. A notification procedure (notification – investigation – appli...
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Explosive rise in ICJ cases05 February 2024Since 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 2024Children 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 Ukraine01 February 2024Russia 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 refugees31 January 2024A 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 support30 January 2024In 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 dangerous30 January 2024Women, 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 migration30 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 conflict29 January 2024While 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 ...