Category: Netherlands

International Women’s Day worldwide

International Women’s Day worldwide News item | 10-03-2023 | 16:41 On Wednesday 8 March we celebrated International Women’s Day. BZ is committed to political participation by women, the economic empowerment of women, combating violence against women and the implementation of UNSC resolutions on Women, Peace and Security. And that is much needed. Read how International […]

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Sexual Offences Bill amended to better protect victims

Sexual Offences Bill amended to better protect victims News item | 22-02-2023 | 17:30 The Sexual Offences Bill is being amended to better protect the victims of serious sexual crimes. The special statute of limitations for sexual offences will be extended so that rape is no longer time-barred and victims can report it even after […]

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More than eight million traffic violations in 2022

More than eight million traffic violations in 2022 News item | 23-02-2023 | 12:00 In 2022, 8,153,043 traffic violations were reported under the Traffic Regulations (Administrative Enforcement) Act (Wet administratiefrechtelijke handhaving verkeersvoorschriften, Wahv). This is 1.6% more than in the previous year, when 8,024,118 traffic fines were imposed. These fines were imposed for traffic offences […]

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Rape and sexual violence to be punished with sanctions

Rape and sexual violence to be punished with sanctions News item | 07-03-2023 | 10:30 On the eve of International Women’s Day, the European Union (EU) is imposing sanctions against persons and entities guilty of sexual violence and large-scale violations of women’s rights. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, horrific reports have emerged about rape […]

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The Netherlands and Belgium enlist shipping companies in fight against drug smuggling

The Netherlands and Belgium enlist shipping companies in fight against drug smuggling News item | 17-02-2023 | 19:00 The Netherlands, Belgium and five leading multinational shipping companies are joining forces against organised crime in Rotterdam and Antwerp’s sea ports. This was agreed today at a conference in Antwerp, themed ‘Working together on a secure and […]

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Robust data-transfer safeguards for privacy and security

Robust data-transfer safeguards for privacy and security News item | 20-02-2023 | 17:30 A clear legal basis and robust safeguards for data transfer within partnerships are necessary in order to protect our personal data, our safety and security and the rule of law. This will provide all parties with a clearer picture of the conditions […]

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Confiscated criminal assets go to apprenticeship centre in Schiedam

Confiscated criminal assets go to apprenticeship centre in Schiedam News item | 22-02-2023 | 07:00 In De Gorzen, a neighbourhood in the city of Schiedam, an apprenticeship centre for young people is being set up with the help of confiscated criminal assets.  This is the first project initiated by the government based on the commitment […]

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Legislative proposal: Better protection against human trafficking

Legislative proposal: Better protection against human trafficking News item | 28-02-2023 | 08:00 The criminalisation of human trafficking is being expanded and simplified. This will make it possible to more effectively detect and prosecute the perpetrators. As a result, victims of human trafficking and labour exploitation will have better protection. This is the substance of […]

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Minister Hoekstra launches ‘Dialogue Group on Accountability for Ukraine’ in Ukraine

Minister Hoekstra launches ‘Dialogue Group on Accountability for Ukraine’ in Ukraine News item | 03-03-2023 | 20:14 Today at the United for Justice Conference in Lviv, Minister of Foreign Affairs Wopke Hoekstra launched the Dialogue Group on Accountability for Ukraine. The Dialogue Group is a coordination mechanism that offers countries, international organisations and stakeholders from […]

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What does the Netherlands want from the European Union (EU)?

What does the Netherlands want from the European Union (EU)? News item | 02-03-2023 | 11:31 The European Union (EU) increases the freedom, security and prosperity of the Netherlands. Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the importance of European cooperation has only increased. What is the current state of the EU? And what […]

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