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The EU lifted sanctions on oligarchs Usmanov and Fridman after French pressure, alarming Brussels. Meanwhile, Germany’s far-right AfD won a state election, boosting Kremlin-friendly forces. For expats in the Netherlands, this signals a fracturing European unity on Russia policy.

Friedrich Merz's CDU faces potential losses in state elections, while the far-right AfD continues its rise. For internationals in the Netherlands, the instability in Germany could shift EU migration and housing policies—and offers a cautionary tale about populist politics across the border.

Over recent weeks, far-right groups have staged violent protests against asylum reception centers across the Netherlands, including arson attempts, siege of town halls, and a protest in The Hague featuring Hitler salutes. The government is exploring legal action against broadcaster ON for Nazi remarks. For internationals, the unrest underscores rising anti-immigrant tensions and potential disruptions to asylum processing.

Joost Niemöller resigns as editor of far-right broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland after praising Hitler on air. Dutch parliament pushes to revoke ON's license, with a debate set for September 24. Internationals should watch how media regulation balances free speech and public funding.

Police confirm an arson attempt at a future asylum center for 40 unaccompanied minors in Valkenswaard, while the far-right group Defend Den Bosch is condemned for confronting Syrian teenagers at a fair. Meanwhile, the cabinet explores removing broadcaster ON over Hitler comments.