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Netherlands· EmmenNetherlands passes pandemic preparedness law
The Dutch Senate has approved a new law granting the government legal grounds to implement measures like mask mandates during future health crises.
Background
Across Europe, governments are establishing legal frameworks for public health interventions following the COVID-19 pandemic. These measures aim to enable rapid responses to future health crises, often sparking public debate about state power and individual liberties.
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Pandemic preparedness law passed in the Netherlands
First report 7h agoLast update 7h agoOver 100 parliament members voted for 'A-status' corona in 2021, which is seen by some as a failure of democracy, with similar votes occurring again.
The Dutch Senate voted to pass the pandemic preparedness law, with coalition parties, GroenLinks, PvdA, and SP voting in favor, while PVV, Fractie Nanninga, Partij voor de Dieren, and SGP voted against.
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