Verwey-Jonker Institute requests a payment deferment, bankruptcy threatens

The Verwey-Jonker Institute is facing bankruptcy due to budget cuts and the rise of AI, leading to a court application for payment deferment. Established in 1993, the institute focuses on social issues like domestic violence and discrimination. It has struggled with funding reductions and technological advancements that reduce the need for human researchers. Efforts to cut costs included relocating to a cheaper building and downsizing management, but these measures were insufficient. The institute aims to continue its activities as much as possible, pending a decision from an administrator on its future operations. It is named after Hilda Verwey-Jonker, the first female sociologist in the Netherlands.