Eline Schaart
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Dutch court orders Shell to cut emissions 45 percent by 2030
The landmark case imposes such requirements on a private company for the first time. → Read More
The Netherlands extends curfew, relaxes other coronavirus measures
‘We are now entering a phase where we are prepared to take a little more risk,’ Dutch PM Mark Rutte says. → Read More
Dutch parliament overrides court to keep curfew
The Dutch government proposed an emergency law after a court rejected the curfew’s legal basis. → Read More
Court finds Brussels regional government not doing enough to fight air pollution
The court said the region lacked sampling points and monitoring stations. → Read More
Back-of-the-pack Dutch under fire for slow coronavirus vaccine rollout
No one has yet been vaccinated in the Netherlands. → Read More
Noise returns to Europe after COVID quiet interlude
The sound of traffic, industry and airlines isn’t just annoying — it can be lethal. → Read More
The Netherlands to go into 5-week lockdown
Schools and shops to close and Dutch can invite three guests during Christmas celebrations. → Read More
Because of coronavirus, Europe is drowning in second-hand clothes
There’s pressure on the EU to help stop lockdown cast-offs from going to waste. → Read More
US ambassador under fire for hosting Dutch far-right bash
Embassy and MP Thierry Baudet deny claims that event was a fundraiser. → Read More
The problem with recycling? One word: Plastics
No matter how well we sort, much of what we throw away cannot be reused. → Read More
The fight to define single-use plastics
After agreeing a plastics ban in record time, now the EU has to figure out the practicalities. → Read More
Dutch courts to stop extraditing Polish suspects
Poland has come under fire for its sweeping changes to the court system. → Read More
Dutch justice minister apologizes for lack of social distancing at his wedding
Ferd Grapperhaus says ‘a minister must always set the right example.’ → Read More
Amsterdam, Rotterdam to impose mandatory masks in crowded streets
The obligation applies only to people aged 13 and older → Read More
As Europe masks up, the Netherlands dithers
Dutch government health officials express doubts on efficacy of face coverings. → Read More
Poland to withdraw from treaty on violence against women
Istanbul Convention contains ‘elements of an ideological nature, which we consider harmful,’ justice minister says. → Read More
POLITICO Coronavirus Daily Update
A daily roundup of all POLITICO’s coronavirus coverage. By ELINE SCHAART UK PM FIGHTS OBESITY, ADMITS ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT: U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce on Monday a £10 million campaign to cut obesity amid growing evidence people who are overweight or obese are at greater risk from the coronavirus. The campaign aims to encourage Britons to slim down during the summer in… → Read More
Mark Rutte: Too frugal and not frugal enough
Dutch prime minister was attacked by fellow EU leaders and has faced criticism at home. → Read More
Top Belgian virologist under police protection over far-right threats
Marc Van Ranst says his ‘faith in mankind is stronger than ever’ since the pandemic struck. → Read More
Dutch PM rejects coalition parties’ call for formal apology for slave trade history – POLITICO
‘The victims and the perpetrators no longer live,’ Mark Rutte says. → Read More