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Debate: Yet another budget surplus: Are the Netherlands rolling in money?

Monopolyhuisjes op euromunten

For the fifth consecutive year, de Dutch government expects to achieve a budgetary surplus. This while there were many concerns about the public finances during the crises. What has changed in the past years? What is going to happen with this money? And will the public notice any changes? This debate took place on october 2, 2019.

 

Tue 12 Nov
Miljoenennota
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20:00 ProDemos

Politics Cafe: A brief guide to the annual budget

This Politics Cafe will be a 'behind the scenes' of the annual budget. How does the annual budget come into being? Why does the government make certain choices? And who influences the annual budget?

 

Mon 25 Nov
From left to right: Ms Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor; Mr Emmanuel MACRON, President of France.
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18:30 Nieuwspoort

Haagsch College: Cafe Europe

Do Germany and France still determine the course in Brussels? Or have Poland and Hungary become more influential? And how have the powerrelations changed within the EU after the European elections and in times of Brexit?

 

Man staat bij een bestelbus

Film & Debate: Sorry we missed you

The British film 'Sorry we missed you' tells the story of the Turner family, that has been struggling financially. Father Ricky decides to buy a van and work as a delivery driver, but the pressure remains. After the film, a debate took place.

 

Algemene Politieke Beschouwingen

Politics Cafe: Algemene Politieke Nabeschouwingen

This Politics Cafe was focused on the Algemene Politieke Nabeschouwingen, the debate about the budget plans of the government. How did parties prepare for it, and who can be considered the 'winner' of the debate?

 

Logo Prinsjesfestival

Prinsjesfestival

During the annual Prinsjesfestival in The Hague, several activities took place to celebrate democracy. The theme of this year was representation in Dutch politics. To what extent is it a reflection of society?

 

Tue 12 Nov
Miljoenennota
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20:00 ProDemos

Politics Cafe: A brief guide to the annual budget

This Politics Cafe will be a 'behind the scenes' of the annual budget. How does the annual budget come into being? Why does the government make certain choices? And who influences the annual budget?

 

Mon 25 Nov
From left to right: Ms Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor; Mr Emmanuel MACRON, President of France.
register
18:30 Nieuwspoort

Haagsch College: Cafe Europe

Do Germany and France still determine the course in Brussels? Or have Poland and Hungary become more influential? And how have the powerrelations changed within the EU after the European elections and in times of Brexit?