AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoICC Tensions: The Netherlands joined seven allies in rejecting U.S. sanctions against the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Prime Minister Rob Jetten called the move “highly regrettable” and urged dialogue, while the court warned the sanctions could disrupt its work. Housing and Power: Grid congestion is delaying about a quarter of housing projects, Dutch estate agents say, adding to long permits and municipal capacity problems. Privacy: Eyewear chain Hans Anders has stopped selling Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses in the Netherlands and Belgium amid growing privacy concerns. Business: A Dutch court dismissed shareholders’ bid for an inquiry into Philips’ handling of its sleep-apnea device recall, finding no reason to conclude executives should have acted sooner. Formula One: Max Verstappen won a rain-hit Singapore sprint after George Russell crashed while leading. Public Safety: A nationwide fireworks hand-in campaign collected 7,650 kilograms ahead of a ban on some consumer fireworks this New Year’s Eve.
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