News about corona, EU, Gaza, environment, and AI (Tuesday, June 2)

Former OMT (Outbreak Management Team) member Jan Kluytmans says that the cabinet should seek broader advice. In a new epidemic, social and economic consequences must also be taken into account. It also became clear that officials in Brabant applied early pressure for swift measures.

The European Commission will come out with new plans for digital independence on Wednesday. It concerns chips, cloud, AI, and quantum technology. Brussels wants to strengthen the chip sector and regulate large contracts more strictly.

The Netherlands is helping 47 Palestinians from Gaza with a Dutch work or study visa. Two students are already on their way; this is diplomatic assistance, not a full evacuation. The Netherlands will also not return Lebanese asylum seekers for six months due to security concerns.

Sea Life in London is providing penguins with a new habitat following complaints about lack of daylight. In the Netherlands, Greenpeace is demanding stricter nitrogen targets from the government in an appeal. Last year, the judge said that the state must do more.

AI can help with job applications and at work. In companies and healthcare, its use is often still a trial. Research by ECP shows that healthcare workers want to work more with AI.