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20.05.2025

20.05.2025Day Bodies Found as NSC Pension Plan Falls and Wiegel Departs

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 20.05.2025.

It displays 135 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

20.05.2025Day Bodies Found as NSC Pension Plan Falls and Wiegel Departs
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.
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03:42Putin Opens Door to Ukraine Peace Talks

The newspapers report on potential progress in Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, with Putin indicating openness to talks after a two-hour call with Trump (Het Financieele Dagblad, Reformatorisch Dagblad). Internal government tensions are highlighted as VVD ministers clash over additional defense funding (De Telegraaf). European pressure on Israel receives attention with discussions about possible suspension of the EU-Israel trade agreement (NRC), while Ukrainian refugees in Riekerhof face housing pressures (Het Parool). Other headlines mention an ABN Amro analysis showing fixed costs take a smaller portion of salaries than in 2017 (AD.nl) and research into wolf diets (RTL Nieuws).
06:14
06:23
Metro

Massale zoekactie naar vermiste Jeffrey en Emma, politie vreest voor hun levens

06:23
06:40
Met het verkleinen van het aandelenbelang verliest de staat verschillende rechten bij de bank. Staatsaandeelhouder NLFI houdt wel zeggenschap over het maatschappelijk gevoelige beloningsbeleid.
06:40
06:57

07:07Mass Search for Missing Children as Police Fear the Worst

The newspapers report on a new EU-UK agreement expected to benefit many Dutch citizens (AD.nl). Financial news shows the Dutch state has reduced its stake in ABN Amro to about 30%, though retaining control over compensation policies (Het Financieele Dagblad). A major search operation is underway for missing children Jeffrey and Emma, with police fearing for their lives (Metro Nieuws). International news focuses on France, UK and Canada threatening sanctions against Israel (RTL Nieuws), while an article examines how Putin manipulates Trump (Reformatorisch Dagblad). Domestic concerns include budget cuts threatening healthy school canteens (Trouw) and declining interest in local council positions (de Volkskrant).
07:13
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09:43Putin Rejects 30-Day Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal

The newspapers report on ongoing tensions surrounding Israel's participation in Eurovision, with AvroTros and NPO seeking discussions with the European Broadcasting Union (AD.nl). Several sources cover Russia-Ukraine conflict developments, noting Putin's rejection of a 30-day ceasefire proposal despite showing willingness for direct negotiations with Kyiv (Het Financieele Dagblad, De Telegraaf, Reformatorisch Dagblad). Gaza conflict coverage continues with a personal story of an Akram who lost ten family members (RTL Nieuws). Domestic news includes the closure of iconic cheese shop 't Kaasboertje after 43 years (Het Parool), declining interest in local council positions due to workload concerns (de Volkskrant), and revelations about Biden's carefully concealed cognitive decline (Trouw).
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10:08
Het Financieele Dagblad
Hans Wiegel is maandag op 83-jarige leeftijd overleden. Wiegel was partijleider voor de VVD, minister van Binnenlandse Zaken en vicepremier.
10:08
10:08
10:42
Metro

VVD’er Hans Wiegel (83) overleden: ‘Hij hing aan het leven, zag altijd vrolijkheid’

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10:44VVD Statesman Hans Wiegel Dies at 83

The newspapers report on the death of Hans Wiegel, a prominent VVD politician who died Monday at age 83. Wiegel was a former VVD party leader, Minister of Interior Affairs, and Deputy Prime Minister (AD.nl, Het Financieele Dagblad, Metro Nieuws, NRC, Het Parool, Reformatorisch Dagblad, RTL Nieuws, Trouw, de Volkskrant). He is described as having an excellent political instinct and a style characterized by playfulness and provocation. One headline notes Russia "hits the brakes" following a comment from Trump regarding Ukraine peace negotiations (De Telegraaf).
11:26
12:17
Metro

België twijfelt aan Songfestival-deelname na twaalf punten voor Israël, AVROTROS reageert

12:17
12:25
Het Financieele Dagblad
De stemming over het NSC-plan om deelnemers inspraak te geven bij de overgang naar het nieuwe pensioenstelsel lijkt in een gelijkspel te eindigen. Denk gaat dinsdag tegen het voorstel stemmen.
12:25
12:25

12:32NSC Pension Plan Faces Defeat as Denk Votes Against

The newspapers report on political developments regarding NSC's pension reform plan, which lacks majority support as Denk has announced it will vote against it, resulting in a tie (AD.nl, Het Financieele Dagblad). Several sources cover the death of VVD politician Hans Wiegel, describing him as having excellent political instinct and a collaborative approach (Het Parool, Trouw, de Volkskrant). International news includes Belgium reconsidering Eurovision participation after giving twelve points to Israel (Metro Nieuws) and concerns about Trump's unreliability regarding Ukraine support (NRC). The search continues for missing children Jeffrey and Emma, with police facing challenges due to lack of leads (RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf).
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13:53
Metro

Boeteregen voor fatbikers: deze locaties springen eruit

13:53
13:53

14:13Parliament Rejects NSC Pension Reform by One Vote

The newspapers report on a significant parliamentary development: NSC's pension reform plan, which would have given pension participants a say in the transition to a new system, has been narrowly rejected by the Dutch parliament with 73 votes against and 72 in favor (AD.nl, Het Financieele Dagblad, Reformatorisch Dagblad, De Telegraaf). Other news includes increasing fines for fatbike riders in certain locations (Metro Nieuws), the cabinet's decision to keep a report secret that could affect asylum status for thousands of Syrians (NRC), and a court case involving young Amsterdam men held for kidnappings and torture (Het Parool).
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16:10
Metro

Zoveel Nederlanders storen zich op vakantie aan landgenoten (en waarom)

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16:10

16:14Half-Brother Makes Emotional Appeal for Missing Children

The newspapers report on the ongoing search for missing children Jeffrey (10) and Emma (8), with their half-brother making an emotional appeal for continued search efforts as the family is "at their wits' end" (AD.nl, De Telegraaf). Political news includes BBB senator Eric Kemperman's unexpected departure, further weakening the coalition's minority position in the First Chamber and revealing broader discontent within the party (NRC). Brussels is considering a €2 tax on cheap packages from China to help cover customs control costs amid billions of parcels overwhelming the system (Het Financieele Dagblad).
17:09
18:01
18:09
Metro

Burenruzies: ‘De drone van mijn buurman hing boven mijn tuin terwijl ik lag te zonnen’

18:09

18:11EU Investigates Israel Following Dutch Proposal

The newspapers report on the European Union launching an investigation into Israel's potential violations of international law following a Dutch proposal by Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp (NRC, RTL Nieuws). Other coverage includes reports on neighborhood disputes involving drones invading privacy (Metro Nieuws), an emotional situation involving Klaas Bijl prior to an abduction (AD.nl), and analysis of Russian demands blocking peace agreements in Ukraine (De Telegraaf). There's also discussion of NSC member Agnes Joseph's stalled pension plan (Trouw) and concerns about Trump's inconsistent diplomacy undermining western pressure on Putin (de Volkskrant).
19:02
20:19
Metro

Wat bereik je met een protest als die van zondag op het Malieveld ? Een expert legt uit

20:19

21:43Car Found Underwater During Missing Children Search

The newspapers report on a major development in the search for missing children Jeffrey (10) and Emma (8) in Winschoten, with multiple sources confirming a car has been found underwater during the search operation (AD.nl, RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf). The EU is increasing pressure on Israel by launching an investigation into whether Israel is violating humanitarian law in Gaza and thereby breaching its Association Agreement with the EU (NRC, de Volkskrant). Other coverage includes analysis of Sunday's protest at Malieveld (Metro Nieuws) and heightened emotions regarding Israel in Katwijk (Trouw).
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