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Hundreds of Thousands Are Paying for a Power Connection That's Heavier Than They Need
More than 300,000 households and small businesses have a heavier electricity connection than their usage warrants, says regulator ACM, and could save to…
 • Lisa Vinogradova
The Government Wants to Combine Buses, Taxis and School Transport to Fight Regional Decline
The government is investing €300 million a year to stop public transport declining in the regions, with ideas including self-driving buses and central…
 • Lisa Vinogradova
The Government Wants to Scrap the Tax-Free Staff Discount, and the Retail Sector Is Not Happy
The Dutch cabinet plans to abolish the separate tax-free staff discount from January 2027 as part of the 2027 Tax Plan, saving around 123 million euros…
 • Lisa Vinogradova
Total Student Debt Drops for the First Time as the Basic Grant Returns
Total Dutch student debt has fallen for the first time, to 28 billion euros, 800 million less than a year earlier, as fewer students take out loans…
 • Lisa Vinogradova
Food-Safety Rules Broken at Nearly 2 in 3 Summer Hospitality Spots, Inspectors Find
The Dutch food safety authority found violations at nearly two-thirds of busy summer hospitality spots, 96 of 154, with flies in kitchens and food kept…
 • Lisa Vinogradova
The Netherlands Among the Most Sceptical on Views of Social Media
A growing share of people worldwide, especially in wealthy countries like the Netherlands, now see social media as more of a danger to democracy than a…
 • Lisa Vinogradova
Meta's Smart Glasses Face a Backlash, and a Possible Ban in the Netherlands
Dutch retailers Hans Anders and Wehkamp have stopped selling Meta's camera-and-AI glasses due to privacy concerns and potential bans. But, experts point…
 • Lisa Vinogradova
Trump Considers Curbing US Diesel Exports, and Europe Would be Impacted
President Trump is considering restricting US diesel exports to lower domestic prices ahead of November's midterms. Experts warn that the entire…
 • Dutch Brief
The Government Steps In to Regulate Estate Agents After Years of Complaints
The government will regulate estate agents after self-regulation failed to stop abuses like bid manipulation. Realtors must join a mandatory register…
 • Lisa Vinogradova

September 2026

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