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- 1Polish workers leaving the Netherlands, labour gap question raised●De Polen vertrekken alweer. De vraag rest, wie er nu het onderbetaalde werk voor de VVD-achterban moet doen in de distri
Polish workers are increasingly leaving the Netherlands to return to a 'new Poland', according to a Volkskrant report being widely shared. The departure raises the question of who will fill the low-paid work in distribution centres, greenhouses and construction, jobs long staffed by Polish labour and relied upon by employers including voters of the VVD.
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Paulien Cornelisse, the Dutch writer, comedian and columnist known for her sharp observations on language and everyday behaviour, has died at the age of 50. De Volkskrant described her as a versatile collector of observations about behaviour and language. She was best known for books such as 'Japans voor beginners' and her theatre and television work. Admirers and colleagues have been reacting to the news across Dutch media.
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IDFA, the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, has announced an expanded programme for its 2026 edition, adding more than a hundred new films across its Shortdocs, Signed and DocLab sections. The announcement covers documentary shorts, curated signed projects and interactive and immersive works in DocLab, signaling a notably larger line-up for the Amsterdam festival.
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The Dutch government has withdrawn planned cuts to social security, and trade unions are returning to the negotiating table. The reversal follows pressure from unions and marks a change of course for the cabinet on social policy. The news, reported by de Volkskrant, is drawing attention in the Netherlands as stakeholders assess what the concession means for benefits and ongoing labour negotiations.