Extinction Rebellion blocked the A12 highway in The Hague, with police initially not intervening due to a strike. The protest lasted several hours before the police eventually cleared the road and made hundreds of arrests. Meanwhile, severe weather in Central and Eastern Europe caused flooding, power outages, and casualties, with more rain expected. The government's plan to declare an asylum crisis without parliamentary approval raised concerns about democratic processes. The housing crisis remained a focal point, with the new cabinet promising 100,000 new homes. Reports of workplace harassment at the Amsterdam municipality surfaced, highlighting issues of employee treatment. The day concluded with ongoing discussions about the feasibility of the new cabinet's plans and the impact of extreme weather in Europe.