The Sinking Orange Submarine Edition - Week 11 - 2024
Mar 15, 2024
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A coalition breakthrough leads to a 'programme cabinet'. Protests surround Israel's president's visit. The SGP crusades against submarine construction. Quincy Promes's Dubai escapades capture attention.
Coalition parties agree on 'programme cabinet' formation, signaling progress in talks.
Controversy arises over Amsterdam's Holocaust Museum opening due to protests against Israel's president's visit.
The SGP embarks on a crusade against government's decision to build submarines in France.
Deep dives
Concerns Over Amsterdam's Web Tourist Project
Amsterdam's website aiming to deter tourists by listing activities like bar crawls and drug purchases is under scrutiny. Critics highlight the exorbitant cost of 85,000 euros for a lackluster website, questioning its efficacy in dissuading visitors.
Changes in Voting Procedures with Tabloid-Sized Ballot Papers
The Netherlands transitions from large ballot papers listing candidates from 526 parties to a smaller, tabloid-sized sheet requiring voters to first select a party and then their preferred candidate. The shift aims to simplify voting procedures but faces criticism for potential complexities.
Social Media Outrage Over News Prioritization
An incident in Almere sparks social media outrage when a member of the Christian Democrats criticizes the news for highlighting an anime creator's death over local political crises. The tweet becomes a meme, highlighting perceptions of news values and public interest.
Controversial Travel Advertisement by TUI to Suriname
Travel agency TUI faces backlash for colonial language in an advertisement inviting holiday goers to experience plantation atmospheres in Suriname. The ad sparks criticism for insensitivity and glorifying a painful colonial past, leading to retraction and revised wording.
Political Drama Unfolds in Cabinet Formation Process
The Netherlands grapples with an unconventional 'program cabinet' formation process, triggering tensions among political parties. Discussions around cabinet leadership, ministerial appointments, and legislative plans highlight challenges and uncertainties in the government formation.
A breakthrough of sorts in the coalition talks as the four parties agree to form a "programme cabinet", which sounds like a piece of charity shop furniture. Protests against the visit of Israel's president sparks cast a shadow over the long-awaited opening of Amsterdam's Holocaust Museum. The SGP starts a crusade after learning that the government has ordered four new submarines to be built in France. And drug-running winger Quincy Promes's flight from justice appears to have come crashing down to earth on the streets of Dubai.
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