The morning began with developments in the Breda kidnapping of a medicine-dependent man, while Hamas released three hostages to the Red Cross. The EU discussed strengthening defense capabilities as Trump implemented 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports. DeepSeek's data collection practices sparked privacy debates, following previous days' impact on tech sectors.
Healthcare Minister Agema launched efforts to reduce medical specialists' salaries, while tax authorities recovered €110 million from wealthy citizens' attempted relocations to Switzerland and Malta. The afternoon turned dark with the fatal stabbing of an 11-year-old girl in Nieuwegein by a 29-year-old suspect, about whom residents had previously warned authorities. Police later indicated the attack appeared random.
The evening saw PSV lose points in a dramatic finish against NEC, while coverage continued of Trump's expanding trade restrictions to include China.