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23.12.2025

The Day Brussels Rejected the Manure Exemption

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 23.12.2025.

It displays 100 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

23.12.2025 โ‡ข The Day Brussels Rejected the Manure Exemption
โŒจThe morning began with editors sustaining focus on the Nunspeet parade tragedy, shifting from witness trauma to the legal and medical status of the driver. Simultaneously, a geopolitical narrative emerged as NRC and Trouw detailed Russian โ€˜disposable agentsโ€™ and Trumpโ€™s appointment of a special envoy for the annexation of Greenland.
By early afternoon, the domestic editorial priority shifted to a definitive policy failure for Minister Wiersma. Major outlets reported that Brussels officially rejected the Netherlands' request for manure regulation exemptions, a development framing the cabinetโ€™s agricultural strategy as hit by a significant setback. This was accompanied by news of a planned 2028 closure of the HSL rail link between Schiphol and Rotterdam.
The evening headlines were dominated by two contrasting domestic stories: the record-breaking success of the 'Serious Request' charity drive and a severe institutional scandal in Alphen aan den Rijn, where three youth care workers were detained for the sexual abuse of minors.
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06:18 (05:18)โ‡ขEchoes of Panic in Nunspeet

โŒจDutch media are heavily prioritizing the tragic aftermath of the Nunspeet car accident during a light parade, with reports shifting from the immediate event to witness testimonies and the trauma of those involved (NOS, De Telegraaf, Reformatorisch Dagblad). Simultaneously, a new demographic and healthcare focus emerges as outlets report on the rapid increase in cancer diagnoses among citizens over eighty, noting their limited access to modern treatments (RTL Nieuws, AD.nl).
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Ze worden wegwerpagenten genoemd: mensen, vaak mannen, die gelokt worden door de Russische geheime dienst. Die zet ze in om stickers te plakken, molotov cocktails te gooien of sabotage te plegen. โ€žEr zijn best veel mensen bereid voor relatief weinig geld veel persoonlijk risico te nemen.โ€
07:26 (06:26 in your timezone)
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Metro

Pensioen eenmalig omhoog door nieuw stelsel: dit kun je erbij krijgen

09:23 (08:23 in your timezone)
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10:36 (09:36)โ‡ขThe Driver in the Hospital Ward

โŒจDutch media are transitioning from the immediate chaos of the Nunspeet light parade accident to the legal and medical status of the driver, who remains hospitalized and unheard (NOS, RTL Nieuws, AD.nl, De Telegraaf). Simultaneously, editors are highlighting sophisticated Russian 'disposable agent' tactics involving sabotage and arson across Europe (NRC), reflecting a broader shift from local tragedy toward geopolitical security concerns.
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Metro

Nieuw mediaan salaris over 2025: mensen in deze beroepen verdienden het meest

12:03 (11:03 in your timezone)
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12:29 (11:29)โ‡ขThe Driver Behind Hospital Walls

โŒจDutch editors are shifting from the immediate trauma of the Nunspeet parade accident to the legal status of the driver and witness testimonies (RTL Nieuws, Reformatorisch Dagblad). Concurrently, a broader focus on societal vulnerability is emerging, with reports on the forced relocation of Ukrainian refugees (NRC) and the security risks posed by radars being diverted to Ukraine (Trouw).
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Amarant heeft de rechtszaak die het aanspande tegen de supermarktketen verloren. Jumbo stapt vanaf 2026 over naar marktleider Goedhart-Borgesius.
14:30 (13:30 in your timezone)
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De concurrentie haalt het bedrijf van Sam Altman ineens aan alle kanten in. En intussen heeft de belangrijkste geldschieter, Softbank, moeite de miljardeninvesteringen voor OpenAI bij elkaar te krijgen.
14:41 (13:41 in your timezone)
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Het verlangen van Donald Trump om Groenland onderdeel te maken van de VS stuitte elke keer op verzet op het eiland, en zijn afgevaardigden waren er niet welkom. Maar Trump blijft stellen Groenland โ€žte moeten hebbenโ€. Hij stuurt nu een speciaal gezant om laten zien dat hij inlijving serieus neemt.
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Metro

Meer belastingvrij schenken in 2026: dit mag je je kind geven

15:11 (14:11 in your timezone)
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15:20 (14:20)โ‡ขGreenland Under the Special Envoy Shadow

โŒจDutch editors are increasingly preoccupied with Donald Trump's revived ambitions for Greenland, highlighted by his appointment of a special envoy for 'annexation' (NRC, Trouw). Concurrently, the domestic landscape is dominated by budgetary and regulatory shifts for 2026, ranging from increased rail and hotel prices to changes in gift tax (Reformatorisch Dagblad, Metro Nieuws), while Brussels has firmly rejected the cabinet's request for lenient manure regulations (AD.nl).
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Beleggers vrezen dat ze een deel van de honderden miljoenen die ze aan Enstall hebben geleend, moeten wegstrepen. Het bedrijf kampt met hoge schulden en een lastige markt.
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16:50 (15:50)โ‡ขBrussels Rejects the Farmer's Plea

โŒจDutch editors are currently focused on the agricultural crisis as Brussels officially rejects the cabinet's request for manure regulation exemptions (NOS, AD.nl). Meanwhile, coverage of the Nunspeet parade tragedy has transitioned to investigation details, confirming the driver was not under the influence (RTL Nieuws, Reformatorisch Dagblad). Geopolitical attention remains fixed on Trump's Greenland ambitions and the resilience of Odesa's energy infrastructure (de Volkskrant, NRC).
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Metro

Caroline Dijkhuizen was โ€˜opeensโ€™ Hermelien in Harry Potter: โ€˜Ik heb gewoon ja gezegd, meteenโ€™

17:53 (16:53 in your timezone)
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Metro

Carolina Dijkhuizen was โ€˜opeensโ€™ Hermelien in Harry Potter: โ€˜Ik heb gewoon ja gezegd, meteenโ€™

17:59 (16:59 in your timezone)
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19:21 (18:21)โ‡ขThe President in Epstein's Shadow

โŒจDutch editors are shifting their focus toward the emergence of the Epstein files, highlighting explosive allegations regarding the President's personal conduct (Trouw, De Telegraaf). Simultaneously, the aftermath of the Nunspeet parade tragedy remains a priority, with investigative updates confirming the driver was sober (RTL Nieuws, NOS, Reformatorisch Dagblad). While geopolitical reporting continues on Ukraine's tactical retreats and energy crises, the Epstein revelations have captured the domestic editorial agenda.
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Metro

Anouk (27) gooide haar leven om voor een bedrijf in zonnebrillen: โ€˜Elke verdiende euro stop ik erin terugโ€™

20:11 (19:11 in your timezone)
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22:46 (21:46)โ‡ขBetrayal in the Youth Home

โŒจDutch editors are currently prioritizing reports of sexual abuse involving minors at a youth care facility in Alphen aan den Rijn (NOS, RTL Nieuws). This domestic scandal has eclipsed the ongoing fallout from the Epstein files (Trouw) and the final rejection of agricultural manure exemptions by Brussels (de Volkskrant). Additionally, the success of the 'Serious Request' charity drive is being analyzed through a sociological lens (NRC).
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