Eerste Kamer (Senate)

The Eerste Kamer, or Senate, is the upper house of the Dutch Parliament. Its main role is to review and approve or reject new laws passed by the lower house (the Tweede Kamer). Senators are elected indirectly by provincial legislatures and typically serve longer terms. The Senate's function is to provide oversight, ensure legal consistency, and safeguard minority interests, offering a check on the legislation process without getting involved in daily politics. It acts as a balancing body, focusing on the broader legal and constitutional implications of proposed laws.