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…
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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 This is not only hopelessly outdated and a restriction of men's freedom, but also harmful to society as a whole.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…
Opinion: Finally start the debate about the distribution of scarce space
Politicians look at themes such as housing shortage, asylum seekers, energy and farmers through economic or cultural glasses. While it is often a battle for scarce space. Talk about that, write Daan Bos and Wouter Ubbink. This opinion piece by Daan…
