A majority of the Tweede Kamer adopted on Tuesday afternoon a motion from Suzanne Kroger (GroenLinks) and Raoul Boucke (D66) that calls for a possible phase-out plan for fossil fuel subsidies. GroenLinks-PvdA, D66, PvdD, SP, ChristenUnie, Volt, Bij1, Denk, VVD and CDA voted in favor.
Extinction Rebellion (XR) is suspending the blockades on the Utrechtsebaan (A12) in The Hague. The group of activists will await a vote in parliament on Tuesday on a motion in which Suzanne Kroger (GroenLInks) and Raoul Boucke (D66) asked for a phase-out plan for fossil fuel subsidies. The Hague mayor, Jan van Zanen, called it a relief. If XR indeed suspends its daily blockades, it is “good news for the many police officers who have been working since September 9 and all times before that to clear and prevent blockages,” Van Zanen said.
The measures that Climate Minister Rob Jetten (D66) is considering to make automotive traffic more sustainable more quickly have little chance of garnering support from the other coalition parties, sources close to the Cabinet said. They were asked about a similar report from broadcaster NOS when they indicated the rift.
Dutch airline KLM was surprised by Schiphol’s announcement that it would stop overnight- and private jet flights by the end of 2025 to reduce noise pollution. The measure will cost “thousands of high-quality jobs,” trade union De Unie said. Environmental organization Greenpeace is pleased with the decision.