The search for missing children Jeffrey and Emma dominated headlines, culminating in the evening discovery of multiple bodies in a submerged car in Winschoten. Earlier details revealed friends had confiscated father Klaas's car keys before the abduction, but he escaped with spare keys.

The parliament narrowly rejected NSC's pension reform plan by one vote (73-72) after Denk announced its opposition, marking a significant setback for the coalition.

VVD statesman Hans Wiegel died at 83, with widespread coverage highlighting his political instinct and collaborative approach to politics.

Internationally, the EU approved launching an investigation into Israel's potential violations of international law following a Dutch proposal from Minister Veldkamp. Media coverage examined Putin's rejection of a 30-day Ukraine ceasefire despite earlier openness to negotiations. Domestic economic news noted improved financial resilience among Dutch households compared to 2017, with incomes outpacing monthly expenses.