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Thomas Spaas wrote that Europe, in his opinion, was threatened with demise, not the United States, and he expressed a derogatory jab at De Standaard. He stated that the American economy was doing well, despite changing presidents. As examples of the problems in Europe, he mentioned a French government that, according to him, spent more than 57% of GDP and could not control street protests, record-high unemployment in Germany, and political chaos in Spain. He also warned of increasingly undemocratic measures, including restrictions on free speech online. According to Spaas, it was five minutes to twelve for Europe. #Europa #Politiek #Vrijheid (translated)

Denkewel wrote that the municipality of Utrecht did not hold a commemoration that day. However, a meeting of the Energy Network Utrecht was scheduled for 1:30 PM, the Climate Fair Overvecht started at 3:00 PM, and the Neighborhood Consultation City Center began at 3:30 PM. For more information, Denkewel referred to a website. https://t.co/PGvbdz2K7X. https://t.co/IuSnxmyysP #Utrecht #Klimaat #Evenementen (translated)

Jan Dijkgraaf announced a new edition of his 'Letter from Jan' to his readers. He wrote that it was time to face the issue three years later and stated that the pogrom of October 7, 2023, was not the end, but the beginning. https://t.co/VaT7PRMXh7 https://t.co/R5HJWVlaUG #BriefjeVanJan #Lezen #Opinie (translated)

Bart Schut asked NRC why the newspaper had written that the massacre of October 7 was targeted at settlements in occupied territory. He wondered whether the editorial team did not know the difference between Gaza and the West Bank or was lying intentionally, and referred to a link. https://t.co/F8TsJsJ7Y0 #Gaza #Westbank #Nieuws (translated)

Iwan Dienjes wrote that the House of Representatives would vote that afternoon at 3:00 PM on the green gas obligation of climate minister Van Veldhoven (D66). Energy suppliers would be required to mix in more expensive green gas, with the costs eventually falling on others, according to him; VAT was not included in this. Dienjes pointed out that motions had also been adopted to limit the price increase. He urged readers to review the voting list and remember which members of parliament voted in favor, as they might later express their concerns about the energy bill again. #Groengas #Koopkracht https://t.co/gq3vrHE7Az #Klimaat #Energie #TweedeKamer (translated)

The author wrote that Europe needed to implement reforms before it was further expanded. According to him, the EU rightly asked candidate member states for reforms and compliance with stringent conditions, but Europe also needed to do its homework. https://t.co/VGkx3zPOJT #Europa #Hervormingen #Uitbreiding #EU #NL #BE #DE (translated)

Cor Verkade wrote that he thought it was clever that Israeli President Isaac Herzog, after what he deemed a rightful and very sad observation, sought rapprochement and invited Prime Minister Rob Jetten to come and see what had happened. He wondered what Jetten would do with the invitation. https://t.co/J5Fj7mVuhv #Israël #politiek #samenwerking (translated)

Max von Kreyfelt criticized Cora van Nieuwenhuizen's transition from the ministry to Energy-Nederland. He wrote that Van Nieuwenhuizen was appointed as chair of the industry association on August 31, 2021, and that same day she resigned as a minister. She started working for the organization on October 1. According to Von Kreyfelt, Van Nieuwenhuizen had already informed Prime Minister Mark Rutte on July 23 that she would be nominated, but she remained a minister until the end of August. He wrote that Rutte later acknowledged that government officials had access to cabinet documents and could possibly gain information about the area of their future positions. On August 26, Rutte concluded, according to Von Kreyfelt, that the appointment did not go well with the ministry. Arrangements were made to transfer files that could affect her new position to a colleague if necessary. Von Kreyfelt also reported that Energy-Nederland praised her managerial experience in the Netherlands and Europe. He stated that the transition raised questions about the closeness of public positions and private interests, but wrote that the matter in itself did not prove corruption. He advocated for independent assessment of subsequent positions, more transparency regarding contacts, and a mandatory waiting period before former government officials began working in a sector organization. According to him, public experience should not automatically grant access to private influence. https://t.co/V2P6pFuNy1 #Energie #Overheid #Transitie (translated)

Jacques Monasch suggested inviting the woman to Jinek for a one-on-one interview with Eva Jinek. He wrote that the conversation deserved a Sonja Barend Award in advance, but suspected that Jinek and the editorial team would not dare to conduct such an interview. #JinekLive #interview #media (translated)

More than 2.2 million viewers watched the Dutch national football team win 2-1 against Serbia on Sunday evening, making it the most-watched international match in recent times, with Virgil van Dijk playing his hundredth international match. #VirgilvanDijk #NederlandsElftal #Interland (translated)

Madelon Vos wrote that her video about box 3 attracted 50,000 viewers within 24 hours. According to her, the interest showed that there was significant unrest about the tax system. Vos stated that the new system was presented as fairer, but upon closer inspection, it had different outcomes. In the video, she discussed the practical consequences, possible solutions, and the influence of rising interest rates and the real estate market on the assets of savers, investors, and entrepreneurs. https://t.co/hVinv3HF4l #Box3 #Vermogen #Rente (translated)

Strijder124 wrote that Minister Yesilgöz did not want to talk to Russia about peace. According to him, she said that the war could stop immediately if Vladimir Putin withdrew his troops, and that Ukraine and Europe should be at the table in discussions about lasting peace. According to the author, Yesilgöz also warned against what she perceived as naivety regarding the Russian threat. Strijder124 suggested that Yesilgöz's inflexible stance was exacerbating the problem. He advocated for concessions to Russia in exchange for peace and wrote that no one wanted a prolonged conflict with Russia. He also argued that the threat from Russia was being exaggerated and that Russia did not have the military capabilities to attack Europe. #Rusland #Oekraïne #Vrede (translated)

Jolande directed her message to D66, CDA, VVD, and PRO, sharing the story of Hans, a retired firefighter from Westland. He wrote that during a cycling trip through Overijssel and Gelderland, he visited farms to see for himself how farmers worked. Hans said that he did not see overcrowded pastures, mega-farms, or smoking farms, but rather well-maintained fields and meadows. According to him, a farmer and his wife welcomed him kindly and explained that they had been making adjustments in response to government measures for years. He described the farm as a place where attention was given to animals and land. The farmer showed him, among other things, a biogas installation and milking installations, and explained what investments the measures had required. Hans wrote that his visit had increased his appreciation for farmers. He felt that the Netherlands should cherish its farmers and feared that otherwise food would be imported that had been sprayed with agricultural chemicals or genetically modified. He also mentioned seeing new houses, which he considered expensive, bungalows, and large residences along the road. He wondered whether farmland intended for housing or nature areas was being sold at a profit to wealthy buyers. Hans wrote that he had little confidence in leaders who, in his opinion, lacked sufficient practical experience with farms. He emphasized that he had no knowledge of agriculture himself, but that his visit had given him a positive life lesson. #Boeren #Platteland #Duurzaamheid (translated)

Wagensveld wrote that the riots in France, in his opinion, had nothing to do with education given the perpetrators. He wondered how long it would take before it would erupt in the Netherlands as well and warned that no one should say later that they weren't warned. https://t.co/XOgCUSopOI #Frankrijk #rellen #onderwijs (translated)

Oscar Hammerstein called the NOS horrendous and wrote that the broadcaster depicted Bolsonaro as "far-right," while Lula was attributed a "progressive and social agenda." He stated that the reporting presented Bolsonaro with a warning symbol and Lula with a positive symbol. Hammerstein asked whether the NOS could clarify the political programs and leave the voting advice to the viewers. #politiek #journalistiek #Bolsonaro (translated)

Brief – Overzicht van mijn ziekteverloop Geachte lezer, Graag wil ik u informeren over mijn medische situatie en het verloop van de afgelopen periode. Ik ben Jack, bijna 65 jaar, en samen met mijn vrouw Marja, bijna 64 jaar, hebben wij drie kinderen en drie kleinkinderen: Rayan, Alisha en Liana. Begin van de klachten Eind september kreeg ik een griep die niet over wilde gaan. Begin oktober bezocht ik mijn huisarts, die bloed liet prikken. De volgende dag werd ik gebeld met de mededeling dat mijn bloedwaarden niet goed waren: de ontstekingswaarden waren te hoog en de bloedwaarden te laag. Dit leidde tot een periode van drie maanden met onderzoeken in Breda, waarbij tussentijds contact werd gehouden met het Erasmus MC in Rotterdam. Diagnose Het vermoeden ontstond dat ik een zeldzame ziekte had: Systemische Mastocytose in combinatie met MDS. In de maanden oktober, november en december viel ik in twaalf weken achttien kilo af. Op 16 januari werd de diagnose in het Erasmus MC bevestigd. Start van de behandeling Eind januari kreeg ik medicatie voorgeschreven: Avapritinib 100 mg. Dit medicijn mag alleen worden voorgeschreven door het Erasmus MC en het UMCG. Mijn lichaam moest wennen aan de medicatie, maar helaas ontstond er een ernstige bijwerking. Door de combinatie met de mestcellen in mijn lichaam ontstond er vochtophoping in mijn buik. Ziekenhuisopnames Ik werd opgenomen in het Amphia Ziekenhuis, waar een drain werd geplaatst om het vocht af te tappen. In totaal werd er 26 liter vocht verwijderd. Na een verhoging van de medicatie kreeg ik opnieuw last van vochtophoping, waarna nog eens 18 liter werd afgetapt. Een derde opname volgde na een dosisaanpassing, waarbij 12 liter vocht werd verwijderd. Na deze opnames is besloten om plasmedicatie te geven om het vocht beter onder controle te houden. Nieuwe complicaties Half augustus kreeg ik pijnstilling voor mijn rug voorgeschreven. Hier reageerde ik heftig op: ik had vier dagen last van overgeven en diarree, waardoor ik niet zelfstandig kon lopen. Marja heeft mij in deze periode geholpen en ondersteund. De klachten hielden drie weken aan. Voeding en triggers Op dit moment ben ik bezig om te ontdekken welke voedingsmiddelen klachten veroorzaken. Voorlopig moet ik onder andere alcohol, chocolade, tomaten, vis en producten uit blik vermijden, omdat deze de mestcellen activeren. Slot Deze periode is voor ons beiden zwaar geweest, maar met steun van mijn vrouw en de medische begeleiding proberen wij stap voor stap vooruit te kijken. Met vriendelijke groet, Jack

Victor Vlam wrote that he found waving to viewers at the end of #miljoenenjacht the most cringeworthy part. According to him, it felt outdated and awkward and did not fit this time anymore. He found it remarkable that no one in the program seemed to be aware of it. https://t.co/ZnqeDwG5B4 #miljoenenjacht #televisie #commentaar (translated)