A changed world stage
For a few months now, we seem to be living in a new world. The unusual is normal. Every morning I wake up and wonder what current events will bring us. Nothing seems predictable anymore. The…
Opinion: The short paternity leave in the Netherlands is harmful to men, women, children and the economy
The Netherlands is at the bottom of the list when it comes to paternity leave. This is not only hopelessly outdated and a restriction of men's freedom, but also harmful to society as a whole. This opinion piece by Marit Holman was originally published…
Trust in democracy
Every morning the news opens with stories from the Netherlands, Europe and the rest of the world that are so absurd that even the best screenwriter could not have imagined them. Trump's plans to annex parts of other countries, the…
Leadership in Transition Time: This was the Issue Congress 2025
We live in a time of fundamental and long-term transitions in climate, energy and society. Yet, worldwide – in the United States, Europe and the Netherlands – we see that political parties and powerful stakeholders are slowing down these changes…
Rising costs and safety in Europe are biggest concerns in 2025
The rising cost of living is the biggest concern for Dutch people in 2025. This is evident from the annual Issue Monitor by communications agency Issuemakers, conducted by Markteffect. As many as 45 percent of respondents believe that the government is responsible for…
