Debate on the UK applying to join the European Union
A Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 700005, relating to the UK joining the European Union, is scheduled for Monday 24 March 2025, from 4:30pm. The debate will be led by Paul Davies MP.

The Netherlands held a general election on 17 March 2021 to elect members of the House of Representatives. Talks continue on forming a coalition government.
Netherlands: 2021 general election (591 KB , PDF)
Early voting taking place from 15-16 March, with the official day being 17 March.
37 political parties contested the election and 17 went on to win at least one of the 150 seats in the chamber.
The election campaign took place under the cloud of the Covid-19 pandemic and during a national lockdown. This meant candidates had limited opportunities to interact with voters.
Preliminary results show Prime Minister Mark Rutte is on course to convene his fourth consecutive coalition government and is holding talks with other parties to form an administration.
Netherlands: 2021 general election (591 KB , PDF)
A Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 700005, relating to the UK joining the European Union, is scheduled for Monday 24 March 2025, from 4:30pm. The debate will be led by Paul Davies MP.
E-petition 707189 relating to the rules for political donations will be debated in Westminster Hall on Monday 31 March, 4:30pm.
The Taliban government in Afghanistan continues to face challenges. Human rights and their policies toward women and girls has attracted international criticism.