King Willem-Alexander pronounced the speech on Tuesday. In it he tells what plans the government has made for the Netherlands. This is what he said in understandable language.
Members of the Upper and Lower House,
The government understands that cooperation is more important than ever. Certainly now that the outgoing cabinet has so few seats in the Upper and Lower House. The government must therefore remain modest.
In the meantime, the daily life of the people in the country continues. And people have worried about their work, neighborhood and home. People want an income with which they reach the end of the month, a safe and trusted living environment and a house for themselves and their children.
For young people, an own house is important to stand on their own two feet. People also want good care, good education and some support if things are going wrong
But we also live in a restless world. Eighty years after the liberation of the Netherlands, our peace and safety are again threatened. That is why more money goes to Defense.
We must also ensure that the Netherlands remains strong economically and that our companies can continue to trade. Politics will work on that. We have to keep looking ahead. Also because new elections are coming.
People in the Netherlands are more often opposed to each other. And we have less and less patience to listen to each other. That is the case on the street, but also online, in schools and in politics.
Listening to each other is part of our democracy. Just like respect for each other’s differences. The government therefore wants to listen better, start working together and drift less.
Migration, safety and living
The government sees that migration is still one of the biggest problems in the country. The government continues to work on a solution, preferably as quickly as possible. The government also wants to continue to help people in Groningen with earthquake damage and allowance parents. To prevent such scandals in the future, the rules must become easier.
Moreover, it must be safer for everyone on the street. For women who have to deal with violence, there are more reception places. The cabinet also wants better care, for example for young people. But our elderly are not forgotten either.
The Netherlands must be able to build again. Many new houses are needed. That is why four places are designated for extra new homes. Building must also be built in a number of smaller places.
Farmers must be able to continue to produce food without nature being bothered by it. But the industry also needs space. That is a difficult puzzle to put, because we also have to take climate change into account.
Less poverty
Our economy is still strong. Poverty has fallen and many people have a job. Moreover, everyone will get a little extra in their wallets next year. For example, because we keep the price of a liter of gasoline low.
But to keep the money matters in order, difficult choices must be made in the future. The economy is not growing fast enough to preserve everything we are used to. The government therefore wants to do everything to keep companies in the Netherlands. With fewer rules, lower energy costs and larger investments in companies.
In the Caribbean-Nederland and in the countries of Aruba, Curaçao and Sint-Maarten, the government wants to arrange things well with partners.
War in Ukraine, conflict in Gaza
There are two important things outside the Netherlands: the war in Ukraine and in Gaza. The Netherlands continues to support Ukraine together with other countries in the fight against Russia. For example with rockets and fighter jets. The cabinet wants to continue to do until there is peace.
The cabinet also finds it important that peace is made in the Gaza Strip as quickly as possible. The Palestinian population suffers seriously. The Netherlands wants to work on a solution together with the European countries. The cabinet wants to ensure that the war in Gaza causes less tension in the Netherlands.
There are new elections on 29. The cabinet hopes that as many people as possible will vote. It is about the future of the Netherlands. The elections determine the future of the country.
Summary (of the Summary)
The cabinet wants to continue to work together on solutions. The most important things are migration and homes. The government must look ahead, for example for the economy.
King Willem-Alexander Delivered the King’s Speech on Tuesday. In it, he explains what plans the government has made for the Netherlands. This is what he said in Understandable Language.
Members of the Upper and Lower Houses,
The Cabinet Understands That Cooperation is More Important Than Ever. ESpeciate now that the caretaker cabinet has so few seats in the upper and lower houses. The Government Must Therefore Remain Modest.
In The Meantime, The Daily Lives of People in the Country Continue AS Normal. And people have groups about Their Work, Neighborhood and Home. People want an income that allows them to make ends meet, a safe and familiar living environment and a home for themelves and their children.
For Young People, Owning a Home is important to stand on their own two feet. People also because good care, good education and some support when things get tough
But we also live in a turbulent world. Eighty years after the liberation of the Netherlands, Our Peace and Security Are Threatesed Again. That is why more money is going to defense.
We must also ensure that the Netherlands remains economically strong and that our companies can continuous to trade. Politicians will work on this. We need to keep looking ahead. Also because new elections are just around the corner.
People in the Netherlands are more or opposed to each other. And we have less and less patience to listen to each other. That is the case on the street, but also online, in schools and in politics.
Listening to each other is part of our democracy. Just like respect for Each Other’s Differences. The Government Therefore Wants To Listen Better, Cooperation More and Force Its Will Less.
Migration, Security and Housing
The Government Sees That Migration is Still One of the Country’s Biggest Problems. The Cabinet Will Continue to Work on a Solution, preferably as Quickly as Possible. The Cabinet also Wants to Continue to Help People in Groningen with Earthquake Damage and Parents with Allowances. To prevent Such Scandals in the Future, The Rules Must Be Made Easier.
It must also beerome Safer on the Streets for Everyone. There will be more shelters for women who experience violence. The Cabinet also Wants Better Care, For Example for Young People. But our Elderly Are Not Forgotten Either.
The Netherlands must be able to build again. Many new houses are needed. That is Why Four Locations Are Being Designated for Extra New Homes. Construction must also take place in a number or narrower locations.
Farmers must be able to continuous producing food without nature being affected. But industry also needs space. That is a difficult puzzle to solve, we also have to take climate change into account.
Less Poverty
Our Economy is Still Strong. Poverty Has Fallen and Many People Have Jobs. In Addition, Everyone Will Receive a Little Extra in Their Wallet Next Year. For example, because we keep the price of a liter or petrol low.
But to keep the finances in Order, Difficult Choices will have to be made in the future. The Economy is not growing fast enough to retain everything we are used to. The Cabinet Therefore Wants To Do Everything It Can To Keep Companies in The Netherlands. With Fewer Rules, Lower Energy Costs and Greater Investments in Companies.
In The Caribbean Netherlands and in The Countries Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten, The Cabinet Wants To Arrange Things Well There Together with Partners.
War in Ukraine, conflict in Gaza
Outside the Netherlands, Two Important Issues Are At Play: The War in Ukraine and in Gaza. The Netherlands Continues to Support Ukraine Together with Other Countries in The Fight Against Russia. For example with missiles and fighter jets. The Cabinet Wants To Continue to Do So Until There is Peace.
The Cabinet also believes that peace must be concluded in the Gaza Strip as Quickly as Possible. The Palestinian Population is Suffering Greatly. The Netherlands Wants To Work with the European Countries to Find a Solution. The Cabinet Wants To Ensure That The War in Gaza Causes Less Tension in the Netherlands.
There are new elections on the 29th. The Cabinet Hopes That As Many People As Possible Will Vote. IT CONCERNS The Future of the Netherlands. The Elections Determine the Future of the Country.
Summary (of the Summary)
The Cabinet Wants to Continue Working Together on Solutions. The Most Important Issues Are Migration and Housing. The Cabinet Must Look Ahead, For Example for the Economy.