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In March 2017 Pieter Duisenberg signed a declaration of intent with een bevestigende beantwoording van de volgende vraag: “Do you intend to complete the chosen term?”. ^{(Dutch only)}

After Rutte's promise, Asscher did not get where he asked for and so he agreed. ^{(Dutch only)}

What exactly are the legal instruments for the EU according the measures that have been introduced recently with regard to the constitutional court and in terms of the media law. This article is only available in Dutch.

Is the Wilders trial a political process - like his attorney Geert-Jan Knoops argues? Is it an impossible task for the judge because, like he said, it is in fact about the party programme of the PVV - and therefore encroaches on the political decision-making process?... This blog is only available...

Several days ago, the French government forced the acceptance of a disputed law about - among other things - labour issues. Its treatment in parliament was incredibly labourious and almost 5000 amendments had been proposed... This blog is only available in Dutch. 

Constitutional Law seems to be relatively stable. However, in practice changes are taking place suddenly as well as gradually. As an example Heringa mentions the law consultative referendum, which entered into force last year. This part has been added to the chapter about legislation. The book is...

Due to decentralisation in healthcare, differences between municipalities appear in own risk, the quality of care, as well as the extent of care. This article is only available in Dutch.