Self-employed persons without personnel (self-employed persons) and entrepreneurs who are directly affected by the corona crisis must have some patience before they can use the emergency measures announced on Tuesday. “These are arrangements that we normally take seven to eight months to complete, and we are now starting to get started in one to one … Read more
Van Dissel now comes to one of the main points of the hearing: the different scenarios for tackling the corona virus. Just a quick overview: nothing is done, maximum control and controlled distribution or a lockdown. The Netherlands has opted for controlled distribution. Group immunity is the chosen strategy as long as there is no … Read more
The government will allocate 10 to 20 billion euros over the next three months to combat the negative economic consequences of the corona virus. A large part goes to the extension of the shortening of working hours, self-employed persons without employees (self-employed persons) also receive financial assistance. Ministers Wouter Koolmees (Social Affairs), Wopke Hoekstra (Finance) … Read more
The European Commission intends to temporarily limit the incoming air traffic from all countries outside the European Union in connection with the coronavirus for at least thirty days. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, presented the measure to the heads of government of the EU member states on Monday. “The less … Read more
The number of debates will be significantly reduced until April 6. Only the strictly necessary debates will be conducted, such as those on the corona virus. Parliamentary work is handled as much as possible in writing or digitally. That writes Second Chamber President Khadija Arib Sunday evening after consultation with the group leaders in the … Read more
The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) will consult with the Federation of Medical Specialists (FMS), various hospital organizations and the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) on Sunday to keep schools open, the ministry reports in a Saturday. press release. The FMS called on Saturday to close all schools in … Read more