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Quota system for 'risk countries': is Saxion crossing the line?

3 March 2017
To counter misuse of student visas the Saxion University of Applied Sciences applies a so called ‘quota system’ for students from ‘risk countries’. The question is whether a quota is an appropriate instrument and if it is not in conflict with (European) law. This blog is only available in Dutch.
by:
- A. Hoogenboom
in Law
Introducing: Commissioner Designate Timmerman’s common-sense test

8 October 2016
In his written answers to the European Parliament as well as orally during the hearing to establish his suitability to become first Vice-President of the European Commission, Commissioner Designate Frans Timmermans promises to ensure a common-sense test for all future legislation. I offer some legal...
by:
- B. Akkermans
in Law
ABN AMRO goes to exchange with certificates

4 November 2015
Last Tuesday (27 October 2015) NLFI (the organisation responsible for managing state participation in the financial sector) and ABN AMRO group NV announced that they would be taking the next steps towards ... This article is only available in Dutch.
by:
- S. Renssen
in Law