Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal
Political OrganizationsSouth Holland, Netherlands51-200 Employees
The Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal is the Senate of the Netherlands, forming the upper chamber of the Dutch Parliament alongside the Tweede Kamer. Its core function is to scrutinize and approve or reject proposals for new laws submitted by the government and the Tweede Kamer. Through this legislative review, its work directly shapes societal developments. The institution operates within the political organizations sector and is based in The Hague, South Holland. Its size is described as mid-sized, reflecting a capacity to support parliamentary processes and public governance. The organization's base in The Hague situates it at the center of the Netherlands' legislative framework.