News about BBB, DNA, energy, and aid (Tuesday, April 21)

BBB distances itself from FDF after threats to BBB provincial members in Groningen. The group threatened with 'war' after support for expropriation in Lucaswolde. Nationally, BBB remains against expropriation but wants to talk; the commissioner filed a report against FDF.

The Markuszower Group has a new party: The Dutch Alliance, or DNA. Rita Verdonk joins and helps as coach and advisor. Markuszower and six others left the Party for Freedom (PVV) in January; the leader is still unknown.

The cabinet is distributing nearly 1 billion euros due to high oil and gas prices. The travel allowance increases to 25 cents per kilometer. There will also be extra money for energy aid and insulation; alcohol will become more expensive.

South Africa is seeking alternative funding for AIDS control after the United States provided less support. According to the FD, the United States is now offering aid again. In return, they want minerals and patient data back; NRC says that countries pay a lot.