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Geert Noels wrote that Belgium could learn from Denmark, where social democrats had realized that social security, responsibility, and competitive strength could go hand in hand. He argued that Belgium should follow that course, otherwise it risked further taking the current French path and going bankrupt. https://t.co/EOt2JfyBOC https://t.co/UGFcZoQjQa #België #Denemarken #SocialeZekerheid (translated)

Joost Jansen wrote that he had Chat prepare a speech for Rob Jetten in response to serious riots in Amsterdam. The proposed text stated that violence against society was unacceptable, while demonstrating and expressing criticism were part of democracy. The speech proposed three measures: maintaining the rule of law, supporting victims and affected entrepreneurs, and investigating the causes of social tensions. The text also stated that researching those causes was no excuse for violence. The recovery of trust, according to the speech, would depend on consistent action and rules that applied to everyone. #Amsterdam #democratie #veiligheid (translated)

The right to abortion was hard-won in the 60s and 70s. There are now multiple parties that are quite hard on it. I feel it is my responsibility to stand up for that right," said Hermans on Friday before the cabinet meeting. There is no question of stretching anything or being more lenient with criteria. The law remains the law," said Hermans on Thursday. Hermans states that parties are free to engage in politics on this point, but she separates the right to abortion and support for her budget. #abortusrecht #SophieHermans #politiek (translated)

Unheard Netherlands TV reported that municipalities that refused the distribution law were placed under 'active supervision'. The broadcaster asked what severe measures the government took for its own population, compared to the measures for asylum seekers. Rob Roos stated that the government was primarily responsible for the care of its own population. The broadcaster referred viewers to NPO Start for the full broadcast. https://t.co/oKukgPKAu0 #spreidingswet #asielzoekers #zorgvoordebevolking (translated)

Vincent Delecroix investigates in his novel 'Rubber Boat' the dehumanization of migrants and the shared responsibility of society through the story of a French coast guard officer who refuses to offer help to drowning individuals, resulting in an uncomfortable reflection on empathy and responsibility. #VincentDelecroix #dehumanisering #migranten (translated)

Elon Musk has stated that the possible limitations of the military satellite network Starshield in Ukraine fall under the responsibility of the U.S. government, and not his company SpaceX, while the connection to the Starlink network has meanwhile been improved. #Ukraine #ElonMusk #Starlink (translated)

Meri found that Femke Halsema should be removed from her position and that her position was no longer tenable. According to Meri, things had repeatedly gone wrong in Amsterdam since the Hamas terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, and antisemitism had significantly increased. Meri held Halsema responsible for this and asked how many times this needed to happen before she was held accountable. #Halsema #Antisemitisme #Amsterdam (translated)

Bart Nijman wrote that according to him, it got a little worse every week and that the responsibility for it was increasingly out of sight. He stated that no one seemed accountable and that everyone was left to fend for themselves. #verantwoordelijkheid #maatschappij #samenleving (translated)

A former woke teacher wrote that Letschert's past at Maastricht University, where she was allegedly involved in activities related to Palestine and Gaza and in asylum provisions, began to haunt her. The author stated that the VVD was right to demand clarification about the asylum service that the university offered under Letschert's administrative responsibility, including a manual for an asylum application. The adjustment of the associated webpage also raised questions, according to the author. Furthermore, the author wrote that Letschert's political appointment turned out increasingly unfortunate and that the problems she allegedly left behind in Maastricht had moved with her to The Hague. #UniversiteitMaastricht #Asielbeleid #PolitiekeBenoeming (translated)

BenBinnen wrote that he no longer had understanding for people who, in his opinion, still claimed to feel the pain and consequences centuries later. He stated that Germany and Japan were heavily bombed during World War II but had built flourishing economies and functioning societies within a few decades. He also pointed out that South Korea was as poor as North Korea in the 1950s and now had a high standard of living, just like Singapore. BenBinnen urged people he labeled as racist instigators and complainers to take responsibility and make something of their lives. #Verantwoordelijkheid #Economie #Levensstandaard (translated)

A former woke teacher wrote that MP Nicole Moinat described, according to them, an established order that had lost its moral compass. The teacher stated that criminal organizations were recruiting very young people for explosions, drug trafficking, and assassinations because, according to them, juvenile offenders were hardly punished. In The Hague, according to the teacher, young criminals were primarily seen as victims of their circumstances. The teacher criticized explanations of crime based on disadvantage, personal problems, and a difficult childhood, because those explanations, according to them, obscured the responsibility of the offenders. The teacher also stated that the compassion for offenders was greater than the concern for victims. Young people deserved a second chance, according to them, but it should not outweigh the safety of society. The teacher wrote that the government, out of fear of appearing inhumane, no longer dared to set limits and that the consequences of this were borne by people who obeyed the law. #rechtstaat #criminaliteit #veiligheid (translated)

Monique X-Influencer criticized the Public Prosecution Service for allegedly releasing someone awaiting their trial. According to her, this would make it easier for that person to flee to another country and evade responsibility. https://t.co/s4e0iySBRz #rechtvaardigheid #OM #justitie (translated)

The Brazilian public prosecutor's office has filed a lawsuit against Shell's subsidiary for $108 million in damages following the deadly floods in the south of the country in 2024, attributing the company's responsibility to its contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions. #Brésil #Shell #ChangementClimatique (translated)

We will do what is necessary for the Court to function well, as hosts we feel the responsibility to protect the court stone by stone. Until then, the Dutch government hopes to smooth out the rough edges, Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated during his weekly press conference on Friday afternoon. #InternationaalStrafhof #sancties #diplomatie (translated)