Heat, EU Plan, Gaza Travelers, and Corona (Thursday, June 25)

Governments prepare for heat all year round and want heat coordinators per region. In Eindhoven, the heat intensity was 10, and residents of Eikenburg have been complaining about heat at home for years. Employers take extra breaks, adjust working hours, and sometimes cancel work.

The European Commission wants to simplify tax rules in the EU from 2029. Brussels says that companies can save 8 billion euros per year this way, but the Netherlands may lose tax revenue. The plan concerns dividend tax in other EU countries and seeks support from 27 member states.

Due to the heat, the outdoor temperature comes close to body temperature. As a result, the body has difficulty releasing heat, says Coen Bongers. Media provide tips on drinking, cooling down, and exercising in the sun.

At Schiphol, 42 Palestinians from Gaza arrived with Dutch assistance. They are three workers, 21 students, and 18 family members with a visa. After weeks of discussion, the Netherlands facilitated their journey via Israel and Jordan.

Media report that children and students suffered significant damage during corona, especially due to school closures. In a next pandemic, education must remain open with adjustments. The cabinet must also weigh youth rights more heavily in new measures.