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Max von Kreyfelt stated in his column that the government should first cut its own spending before asking citizens to be frugal. He cited the renovation of the Binnenhof as an example: it was estimated in 2015 to cost 475 million euros, but according to him, the costs had risen to at least 2.7 billion euros by 2026. He wrote that the Court of Audit had called the original estimate unrealistically low. Von Kreyfelt urged ministries to demonstrate what their expenditures yielded. He mentioned European contributions, nitrogen policy, climate programs, migration, and development aid, and asked what problem was being solved, at what cost, and when funding would stop. He also suggested that it should first be demonstrated at 2.5 percent of GDP what Defense could purchase, organize, and staff. According to him, the NATO agreement for 2035 required 5 percent: at least 3.5 percent for defense and a maximum of 1.5 percent for broader security. He wrote that Donald Trump had requested 5 percent. The columnist also criticized the use of consultants and administrative layers. According to him, budget deficits could arise from overly ambitious promises, poor estimates, and too few cuts, and these did not prove that citizens were paying too little. He concluded that the government needed to shrink first. https://t.co/V2P6pFuNy1 #Overheid #Financiën #Soberheid (translated)

JA21 wrote that the purchasing power of the Dutch weakened while the government spent more than it received. The party said it advocated for a smaller government, less development aid, and a EU that limited itself to its core tasks. Michiel Hoogeveen discussed this according to JA21 on Business Class. https://t.co/xfXAZyM4Hu #Nederland #Overheid #Economie (translated)

Historian Michiel Bron reveals in a recent interview how the oil industry has been closely linked to the nuclear sector since the beginning of the 20th century, a relationship that was crucial for the development of the atomic bomb during World War II and recently also leads to investments in nuclear fusion by major oil companies. #Olieindustrie #Kernenergie #DuurzameEnergie (translated)

The world economy shows apparent growth despite rising risks such as the consequences of artificial intelligence, trade conflicts, and increasing national debts, raising the question of how long this positive development can last. #wereldeconomie #kunstmatigeintelligentie #inflatie (translated)

Pepijn van Houwelingen wrote that, in his opinion, child protection could take a child out of the home based on a vague criterion regarding the threat to the child's development. He described that as concerning and stated that child protection refused to allow Members of Parliament to be present at discussions. According to him, the minister saw no problem with that. https://t.co/TsPIQpKl3d #jeugdbescherming #kinderen #maatschappij (translated)

The UWV has halted the development of an ICT system that was supposed to better match job seekers and employers, as there was insufficient confidence in a successful and cost-effective implementation, which again highlights the persistent problems within the organization. #ICTflop #UWV #Arbeidsmarkt (translated)

Cesc Fàbregas admitted after Como's defeat against Feyenoord (3-2) that his team performed below par and missed a player like Anis Hadj Moussa to make a difference, while Feyenoord's Giovanni van Bronckhorst was pleased with the victory and the development of his players in the Champions League. #Feyenoord #CescFabregas #ChampionsLeague (translated)

The Dutch track cyclists are looking forward to the development of a new bike from another brand, now that Koga has gone bankrupt, which offers new opportunities for innovations leading up to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. #Baanwielrennen #OlympischeSpelen #Fietstechnologie (translated)

Robert Gesink raises awareness for children in the Netherlands without bicycles and emphasizes the importance of cycling for their development during the first stage of the Eneco Tour, where the cycling team Visma-Lease a Bike calls for donations of second-hand children's bicycles. #EnecoTour #Kinderen #Fietsen (translated)

Gianni Infantino will present a development plan of 5.71 billion euros during the FIFA Council on Thursday, while his position is shaky after the withdrawal of his controversial commercialization plan and the loss of trust from the KNVB and UEFA. #FIFA #Infantino #WK2026 (translated)