English-language coverage of European Union news from the Netherlands.
Amsterdam mayor insists on cutting tourism despite hospitality bankruptcies after EU rejects stricter Airbnb rules for primary homes. New EU law targets second homes only, leaving Amsterdam's 30-night limit intact. For expats: fewer crowds, more empty tables.
The Dutch cabinet backs an EU-wide social media minimum age of 15, submitting a joint proposal with Spain to the European Commission. The proposal calls for privacy-friendly age checks, additional safeguards against addictive algorithms, and opposes individual EU countries setting different limits. A key proposal is expected on 16 September 2026.