Today, the prestigious Johannes Vermeerprijs 2024 will be awarded to illustrator and children’s author Marit Törnqvist, whose works will be displayed at the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science in The Hague until April 2025. Meanwhile, actors, writers, and journalists are gathering at the Tweede Kamer to protest against a proposed VAT increase on culture, books, and newspapers as Parliament debates the government’s tax plans for the coming year. Additionally, Maia Sandu has claimed victory in Moldova’s recent elections despite allegations of interference.