AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEU Budget Talks: Germany’s Merz leads a six-country push (including the Netherlands) to cut the EU’s long-term budget, arguing the Commission’s plan could raise spending by up to 60% and is “unaffordable” — but the group still can’t agree on the exact figure. Gaza Diplomacy & Trade: Israel has ordered Dutch diplomats to leave the US-led Gaza ceasefire monitoring centre in Kiryat Gat, citing Dutch settlement trade restrictions; Britain and other European countries are now also reportedly in the frame, raising fresh uncertainty for postwar coordination. Curaçao Funding Row: FEBEKO says a notarial lottery for slavery-legacy subsidy applications could leave most projects unreviewed once money runs out, pushing for a merit-first assessment. Employment Law: Dutch courts revisit key rules on works council consent, reintegration duties during sick leave abroad, and when loyalty/confidentiality breaches can justify dismissal. Port Disruption Risk: Dutch seaports brace for a nationwide strike on Sept 4, with Rotterdam expected to face major cargo handling disruption. Long Covid Research: The Long COVID Foundation launches a national research and innovation centre after government funding dried up, aiming to speed diagnostics and targeted treatments.
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