About the episode
The number of jobs in the Netherlands has increased almost everywhere over the past 25 years. The number of jobs fell in only 15 municipalities, according to research by the Dutch Environmental Assessment Agency, which looked at the period 1996-2022. PBL researcher Anet Weterings offers an explanation.
Formation parties PVV, VVD, NSC and BBB will meet again today under the leadership of coordinator Ronald Plasterk. A House debate on his report is expected within three weeks. Political correspondent Mats Ackermann says: “We don't know anything officially, but Detective Plasterk said progress is being made, and describes the atmosphere of the talks as constructive.”
Outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte spent the night in a temporary home in Ten Buer, Groningen, a temporary home for people suffering from earthquake damage. Yesterday he concluded his working visit to the earthquake zone in such a temporary house. Reporter Michel van der Toorn was also present.
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