Nationwide indicators and fiscal/monetary outlooks affecting prices, jobs, and growth.
Feb 5, 2026
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Property tax, waste collection and parking fees all going up as councils face budget pressure.
Economy
Jan 31, 2026
Netherlands and Austria now the only EU countries requiring naturalising citizens to give up original passport, but D66-VVD-CDA coalition abandon Schoof government's ten-year naturalisation plan.
Legal
Jan 27, 2026
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ACM's first "State of the Market" report finds that big companies are gaining power while startups struggle to enter, with particular concerns about private equity acquisitions and dependence on American tech giants.
Business
Jan 22, 2026
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FNV argues the Netherlands fails to meet EU standards on youth wages and housing deductions for migrant workers.
Jan 21, 2026
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Lawmakers want to make sure the Netherlands keeps full control over DigiD and that U.S. laws cannot be used to access sensitive citizen data
Jan 20, 2026
Around 1/3 local government employees are expected to retire within a decade, while vacancies already stay open longer as councils look for new ways to keep services running.
The Dutch government wants to replace the current “assumed return” wealth tax with a system that taxes your real yearly profit on savings and investments, including value increases, starting 1 January 2028.
Jan 17, 2026
Investigators say a gas leak likely caused the blast, drawing attention to an older pipeline that was not due to be replaced for several more years.
Jan 14, 2026
The government is postponing a planned national surcharge on low value online orders, but an EU wide €3 customs duty is set to start on 1 July 2026 for parcels under €150.
Jan 9, 2026
Customer spending is increasing, yet many cafés remain vulnerable to high costs and weak profitability.
Jan 8, 2026
Waste collection paused, supermarkets face shortages, and events are cancelled as icy conditions may persist into early next week.
Environment
Dec 25, 2025
Higher public sector wages, rising benefit payments and increased EU and defence spending have pushed the budget into one of its largest deficits in recent years.
Dec 23, 2025
Government wants public control of heat networks, but financing the €2–5 billion takeover remains unresolved.
Dec 20, 2025
An overview of the new rules and regulations on work, taxes, housing, payments, and daily life take effect in the new year, from minimum wage rises to VAT hikes and cash-payment limits.
Dec 19, 2025
Young workers face toughest job market since 2021 while AI adoption eliminates half of starter positions in three years.
Dec 17, 2025
Social housing rents rise 4.1%, mid-range sector 6.1%, and private sector 4.4% as housing costs continue climbing
Dec 16, 2025
Payroll firm ADP says most employees will see a small net increase thanks to tax changes and higher minimum wage.
Dec 15, 2025
Government says urgent military transports will take priority as Netherlands becomes a key NATO transit point, but rail network is unprepared.
Politics
Dec 10, 2025
Average completion time of new houses increases from 1.5 years to almost 2 years over past decade, with urban projects particularly affected by multiple obstacles.
Dec 9, 2025
New December 15 schedule brings more frequent services, faster Brussels connections, and earlier/later trains across the Netherlands.
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Businesses say rising costs leave little room for higher wages as unions and employees brace for tighter budgets
Dec 8, 2025
Aging roads, bridges, and rail lines need urgent repairs as Rijkswaterstaat and ProRail warn of unprecedented pressure on national network
Dec 4, 2025
Nearly 15,000 homes were added in 2024, yet the northern province remains thousands of houses short of its 2030 target.
Dec 2, 2025
The Dutch government will overhaul the rent allowance system in 2026, expanding eligibility and updating rules for young tenants and higher-rent households.
Dec 1, 2025
Experts say a slightly looser labour market can ease staff shortages and help workers move to better-fit jobs.
