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The three front runners are deadlocked as the election campaign enters its final days, all hoping a surge in support, a tactical shift or a last-minute gaffe will tip the balance their way. Mark Rutte takes time out from his busy schedule handing out flyers in Almere to measure up the curtains at Nato HQ. Away from the campaign, Schiphol’s plans to cut flights are brought down under pressure from the US and the EU. Eurostar gains a potential rival and Parisians are offered the enticing prospect of a weekend in Groningen. And in sport, we manage to use the words “Ajax” and “triumph” in the same sentence.

Ophef of the week: Fake photo of Timmermans on private jet sets Twitter on fire

VVD is way ahead of its rivals when it comes to party funding

Election news

Election debate: leaders clash on health, housing and inflation

New poll gives VVD clear lead with one week to go till election day

Leading Dutch parties still neck and neck as BBB slips back

Housing biggest headache for younger voters, Timmermans for PM

Rutte meets Nato chief Stoltenberg as speculation mounts about next job

Eindhoven internationals get serious about Dutch politics in debate

News

Fewer licences again for new homes but pension funds step in

Senate votes to scrap two-year rental contracts after all

Ministers do U-turn on Schiphol flight cuts after US and EU object

Train operator hopeful Heuro hopes to connect with Paris and London

Limburg council gives nature the right to be heard in court

Sport

Ajax women make storming Champions League debut with PSG win

Koeman names Verbruggen as number one goalkeeper for qualifiers

Positives aplenty for Dutch cricketers despite 160-run loss to India

Friesland pitches for 2030 Winter Olympics speed skating programme