NL backs the plan, especially data spaces and data reuse, but notes: avoid overlap with existing tools and policies, and safeguard privacy.
Source letter to NL-Parliament: open.overheid.nl/documenten/3...

Dutch position in short:
NL is broadly supportive, citing alignment with national policy—but questions the value of a new EU data body and additional youth schemes. Brussels should enable culture, not over-manage it.
Source:

open.overheid.nl/documenten/9...

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5/ Now, farmers may be forced out—with no €20B.
BBB bet they could rewrite EU law overnight. They lost. And now, farmers who could have been supported will face forced measures without financial help. A disaster of their own making. (5/5)
#BBB #FarmersCrisis #PoliticalFailure

4/ BBB scrapped €20 billion in nitrogen funds.
Last year, the government set aside €20B to help farmers comply with nitrogen laws. BBB thought they could change the EU rules for NL, so they didn’t need the €20B. That was a mistake. (4/5) #FarmersParty #EUlaw #ClimateAction

3/ The next day, NSC attacked NGOs in Brussels.
NSC claims to be the defender the rule of law. But they are also sympathetic to farmers. That put them in a tight spot, so they attacked environmental NGOs in a Dutch newspaper and EP last week. (3/5) #NSC #EUPolicy #FakeNews

2/ Last week, the court ruled on nitrogen.
A judge confirmed what experts have warned for years: the Dutch government isn’t doing enough to cut nitrogen pollution. They have to do more. A victory for the rule of law and environmental activists.

6/ 📰 The real scandal: misinformation
Outlets like De Telegraaf frame EU-funded NGOs as corrupt. But these subsidies give a voice to civil society and protect democracy. Don’t fall for negative spin—it’s the public’s interests at stake. (6/6)
#Transparency #EUClimate #StopTheSpin

5/ 🌍 NGOs: The counterbalance to corporate power
To ensure fairness, the EU funds NGOs that fight for climate, health, and social justice. These subsidies are essential for democracy. But certain media and politicians smear them as a “scandal.”
#europe #democracy

4/ 💶 Big corporations have the upper hand
Companies like Google and Shell have huge budgets for lobbyists, reports, and direct influence. They dominate policymaking, creating imbalance. Who is there to protect public interests? (4/6)
#bigmoney #eu #environment

3/ 🏗️ Why this system works
Bringing in expertise allows the EU to tackle big challenges like climate change and tech regulation. But not everyone has equal influence. Big money often outweighs societal interests. (3/6)
#Democracy #EUClimate #CorporatePower

2/ 👩‍🔬 Experts and lobbyists: The hidden power
The EU’s small size means it needs help from thousands of experts: academics, industry reps, and NGOs. Through committees and consultations, they shape policies. But who benefits most from this system? (2/6)
#EUpolicy #Transparency #Lobbying