Council of State.
highest court and government advisory body of the Netherlands
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
One to three months ago
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A bill is moving through the legislative process in the Netherlands to remove abortion from the criminal code.Some support2 reports
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The Council questioned a minister's decision regarding a fine increase.Some support2 reports
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A budget proposal must be submitted to the Council of State, requiring both the Prime Minister and his colleague to secure broad support.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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The Ministry of Justice and Security advised against budget hikes that were being disguised as fines.Some support3 reports
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Around Council of State this week
News at the entities that move Council of State most-
Netherlands StructuralThe European Travel Commission is monitoring travel intentions across Europe using data contributed by respondents from several countries.Moves Council of State
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Aruba StructuralMSP is offering new routes to popular destinations including Copenhagen, Aruba, Amsterdam, Cabo San Lucas, and Cancun.Moves Council of State
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Jerusalem StructuralDonald Trump and JD Vance made comments regarding their dislike for Israel, the difficulty of decoupling the Iran war from Israel, and Vance's desire to distance himself from Jerusalem.Moves Council of State
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Jonas Gahr Støre StructuralTerje Aasland was confirmed as the Energy Minister of Norway, a position within the Labour Party government led by Jonas Gahr Støre.Moves Council of State
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Luc Mercelina TransactionalWärtsilä supplies generators to St. Maarten, where Luc Mercelina is a politician.Moves Council of State
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Volt Mentioned togetherVolt was listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange on November 11, 2026.Moves Council of State
Connections
The 14 strongest of 24, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Curacao Structural
The Council of State exercises governing authority over Curacao as a protectorate.
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Netherlands Structural
The Council of State formally advises and reviews national legislation and policy decisions for the Netherlands.
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Aruba Structural
The Council of State issues a ban that applies to Aruba's protectorates.
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Jaimi van Essen Structural
The Council of State issues rulings that the Cabinet, which includes Jaimi van Essen, is obligated to implement.
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Jerusalem Structural
The Council of State enacts a ban that affects goods originating from Jerusalem.
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Jonas Gahr Støre Structural
The Council of State serves as a formal advisory body whose decisions regarding cabinet changes influence the professional status of Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Eelco Heinen Structural
The Finance Minister submits the draft budget to the Council of State for review.
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Ministry of Justice and Security Structural
Council of State provides expert counsel to the Ministry of Justice and Security on policy matters, such as budget hikes disguised as fines.
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David van Weel Structural
The Council of State provides formal advisory and oversight functions regarding decisions made by the executive branch official.
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Simon Ceulemans Operational
The politician actively disagrees with the advisory body's findings.
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Luc Mercelina Transactional
Luc Mercelina met with the Council of State on October 14, 2026.
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George Mason Mentioned together
The entities are thematically linked in discussions concerning government structure and executive overreach.
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Rob Jetten Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not describe a direct relationship or coupling between the Council of State and Rob Jetten.
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Volt Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not describe any relationship between the Council of State and Volt.