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The Temptation of Polarization – The Power of Connection ‘Let’s connect instead of polarize’: Turning Point Netherlands’ Christmas message came straight from the heart. As obvious as the message of connection may seem, it still causes confusion for many. A slightly cynical comment was: ‘How can you stand for conservative…
Unfinished Business: Why a Sustainable Two-State Solution in Judea Is Impossible By Raoul Michels The conflict between Jews and Arabs in Judea goes far back in history — so far, in fact, that historical facts often no longer seem to matter. Did this conflict really begin on October 7, 2023? On…
It seems likely that Greenland will become part of the United States this year. Based on President Trump and his advisor, this is not a ‘fly-by-night idea,’ like the short-lived proposal to turn Gaza City into a kind of new Dubai. Unlike the Gaza case, Trump’s annexation of…
In the public debate, it is hard to think of a topic as polarized as the discussion around transgender legislation. There are essentially only two worldviews in this debate, where the issues concerning transgender people strike at the very core of each other’s identity. The polarization arises because, in effect, no middle ground is possible…
Earlier this month, the United States published its foreign policy strategy. The strategy openly criticizes, among other things, the European approach. Several European politicians reacted as if stung by a wasp. António Costa (President of the European Council) and Johann Wadephul (German Foreign Minister) condemned American interference in Europe, while multiple Members of the European Parliament and even the…
As the year comes to a close, the tax system for the coming year is being recalculated. The findings show that single-earner households pay, on average, between €10,000 and €20,000 more in income tax annually than dual-earner households with the same income. That’s a huge tax gap — on an average gross income of €48,500. The…
Following a ruling by the European Court of Justice, Polish President Karol Nawrocki has warned about the survival of Poland as a sovereign state. Meanwhile, the pro-European government states that the Polish authorities ‘will comply’ with the ruling. What happened here? And why should it concern us? The story…
In the Zembla broadcast ‘The Netherlands: A Nation of Aggression,’ staff from various sectors sounded the alarm about increasing aggression. The numbers are significant: between 2017 and 2024, increases range from 30% (annual police statistics) to 70% (NS annual reports), or even doubling (based on various hospital annual reports, such as ZGT). The debate over the causes of…
ccording to data from the European Union, Equal Pay Day in the Netherlands fell on November 25, 2025. On this day, men would have earned the same total income that women make in an entire year. Many media outlets covered this, arguing that women spend the rest of the…
The war in the Israel region affects many people deeply, including here in the Netherlands. Images, stories, and opinions follow each other at lightning speed, and emotions often clash with reason. It is understandable that people want to take a side; it helps to create order in the confusion. At the same time, we find ourselves in…
