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The author stated that the Dutch population had grown from just over 1.1 million since early 2016 to approximately 18.1 million. According to the author, around 173,000 people had died and 167,000 babies had been born in 2025, resulting in negative natural growth and the total growth coming entirely from migration. The author referred to Jan Latten, who estimated the group of Dutch origin at about 12.9 million, and wrote that this group was expected to shrink by 1 to 2 million over the coming decades. By 2050, according to the author, the Netherlands would have about 20 million inhabitants. The author argued that the changing population composition put pressure on social and cultural relations, social cohesion, the welfare state, and the housing market. It was written that rapid changes complicated integration and increased parallel societies and clashing norms and values. According to the author, politicians focused too much on symptom treatment and paid too little attention to population growth due to migration and low birth rates among the indigenous population. The author praised Latten for his expertise and warned that politics, media, and society needed to take demographic changes seriously. https://t.co/wVfulQlN6k #demografie #migratie #socialecohesie (translated)

Isa Yusibov wrote that October 17, 2003, was a day of conflicting feelings for him: he wished it had never happened, but he was also proud of it. He was 14 years old at the time and said his family had considered him an adult since then. The day after the presidential elections in Azerbaijan, in which his father played an important role according to him, Yusibov claimed to be one of the first victims of the repression against the pro-Western opposition. He wrote that he was beaten, humiliated, and spat on in front of about 300 to 400 students. Afterwards, he received his school file and was informed that he was no longer welcome because his father was considered a state enemy. Yusibov said that on his way to the exit, he made eye contact with teachers who had treated him kindly before the elections. Several teachers reportedly gestured for him to leave quickly. He wrote that the experience made him proud of his father and convinced him that the dictatorship would continue. A month later, his family reportedly fled to the Netherlands. The event compelled him to focus on geopolitics. Yusibov argued that the power transition surrounding Aliyev was a consensus among the West, Putin, Erdogan, and Iran. According to him, the West, led by Bush, had betrayed the democrats in Azerbaijan in favor of authoritarian stability. He also wrote that great power interests dictated politics in the Caucasus and that this situation had not changed 23 years later. Yusibov stated that his experiences had taught him how difficult it was to stand up for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. He wrote that he had seen the first signs of undermining democratic principles in the Netherlands as well, by parties that he believed targeted democracy. He referred to a previous interview with NRC and said he would not allow the Netherlands to become a country where the government disregarded fundamental rights. #Democratie #Mensenrechten #Geopolitiek (translated)

Dr. Jan van de Beek wrote that he addressed what he called a persistent myth in a video: that asylum migration hardly contributes to population growth. He described the claim that hardly any social rental homes go to status holders as a related lie and called for support in his fight against migration misinformation. https://t.co/2tDHwYX14O #asielmigratie #bevolkingsgroei #migratiedesinformatie (translated)

Bart Nijman wrote that the stuck plastic cap, in his view, symbolized the emptiness of European innovation. He stated that large technology companies and innovations in transport, logistics, and energy were mostly located in the United States and China. Nijman criticized the EU bureaucracy in Brussels and wrote that, in his opinion, it imposed new rules on workers and entrepreneurs while European companies weakened due to a lack of innovation and high energy prices. He mentioned companies in the steel and defense sector and German, French, and Italian car manufacturers. In contrast to Europe, he highlighted a man in the United States who, according to him, made cars drive with rocket boosters and thereby set an acceleration record of 0 to 100 in less than a second. Nijman concluded with the question of whether Europe would emerge from its own malaise and referenced images from several French cities that day. #innovatie #EU #technologie (translated)

Owen wrote that it was time to go to dinner in Paris and that he and his company were still looking for a restaurant. He reported that the work would continue all night and also the next day. His colleagues from PowNed would continue that night and the following day during the day and in the afternoon. #avondeten #Parijs #gezelligheid (translated)

Erik van Haren wrote that Team Verstappen received a drive-through penalty for an incident with Chris Lulham. He called it unfortunate and said that Verstappen would then pit for the final stint, but that a good result was no longer in the cards. #Verstappen #Formule1 #Autosport (translated)

We started well today, had it under control, and the 0-1 was probably a result of that. But it's clear that a red card means you'll have a different game. This is how Sven Mijnans described his feeling after the red card against PSV, after which the reigning champions lost 2-1 against ADO Den Haag. #PSV #ADO #rodekaart (translated)

"If we don't take to the streets, the government will do nothing. The French are scared and worried, and they're right," said the communist politician Fabien Roussel today, who participated in a demonstration in Valenciennes in northern France. #protesten #Frankrijk #socialeongelijkheid (translated)

Jan B. Hommel criticized Trouw for, in his opinion, only starting to investigate nearly six years later. He accused the newspaper of presenting itself as objective and highlighting both sides of the story but deemed that approach too late and insufficient. Hommel also criticized Agnes Kant, who, according to him, wanted to investigate the effects of mRNA vaccines. He wondered if Kant had previously stated that the side effects were manageable and claimed that Lareb had fallen short. According to Hommel, Kant's current stance showed that she poorly remembered her earlier statements. He expressed his aversion to the assertion that coronavirus vaccines were crucial for reducing the impact of the pandemic. Hommel said an article would soon be published that would, in his opinion, significantly nuance that assertion. As a meager consolation, he hoped that those involved had been vaccinated themselves. #mRNAvaccins #Trouw #coronavaccins (translated)

Owen wrote that he had taken a short break with a cola, but that the situation in Paris, according to him, was continuing like a 'war'. He reported that a water cannon and a lot of tear gas were being used there. #Paris #17octobre https://t.co/okPluYV0nu #Parijs #17octobre #protest (translated)

Owen wrote that a car was vandalized and set on fire in Paris, after which the vehicle was completely burned out. According to him, firefighters were attacked while extinguishing the fire. He used a derogatory term for those involved. https://t.co/R3fdZQuLyH #Parijs #veiligheid #brand (translated)

"If we don't take to the streets, the government will do nothing. The French are scared and worried, and they are right," said the communist politician Fabien Roussel, who himself participated in a demonstration in Valenciennes in northern France. #ProtestenFrankrijk #GeleHesjes #Levensonderhoud (translated)

Dr. Jan van de Beek stated that additional housing units that are not existing social rental homes, according to him, should not go to status holders, but to young and/or urgent housing seekers who are already living in the Netherlands. He criticized people in higher positions for not suggesting to build extra homes for these housing seekers themselves. https://t.co/fN3r9XE6vi #Wonen #SocialeHuisvesting #JongeIngezetenen (translated)

Ricardo wrote that Angelina Melnikova, according to him, should not be allowed to participate because Jetten wanted to bully the Russians. He expected that Melnikova would excel again next year at the World Championships in China and wished her strength. He also stated that the Ukrainian gymnasts would not succeed in their qualifications in Rotterdam. https://t.co/H9YF0DHt3G #turnen #WK2024 #sport (translated)

Jan Dijkgraaf wrote that the fiancé of the Prime Minister, according to him, would pretend to be doing a job on the farm of Raven van Dorst. He stated that those who found it ridiculous that the fiancé participated in that were labeled as homophobic, and he added that he would just accept that qualification. https://t.co/zWBqUZwyOu #boomerJan #politiek #homofoob #publiciteit (translated)