Nationwide indicators and fiscal/monetary outlooks affecting prices, jobs, and growth.
Dec 20, 2025
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6 min read
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.
Economy
Legal
Dec 19, 2025
Young workers face toughest job market since 2021 while AI adoption eliminates half of starter positions in three years.
Business
Dec 17, 2025
5 min read
Social housing rents rise 4.1%, mid-range sector 6.1%, and private sector 4.4% as housing costs continue climbing
Dec 16, 2025
4 min read
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
7 min read
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.
Environment
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.
Nov 29, 2025
City may raise rates after 2026 if national VAT increase fails to reduce visitor numbers.
Nov 28, 2025
Higher network costs and water tariffs will mean slightly more expensive utilities for many Dutch households in 2026
Nov 27, 2025
Tax increase on fuel aims to protect bus services, especially in rural areas, with additional measures to reduce emissions by taxing private jet travel.
Amsterdam will introduce a strict permit system for second homes in 2026 to reduce underused apartments and free up housing for full-time residents.
Nov 26, 2025
New data refutes claims that status holders "jump the queue" as over 90% of social rentals still go to other households on waiting lists.
Nov 25, 2025
Government prepares for biggest defence expansion in decades as municipalities face relocations, environmental permits, and local objections.
Nov 24, 2025
Rights advocates say mayors now use emergency powers to prevent potential trouble, not actual crises, raising concerns in how public freedoms are treated.
Over 50 scientists and tech leaders warn that the country risks falling behind US and China without coordinated national strategy for staying competitive in AI fields.
Tech
Nov 22, 2025
Collection chief says reminders can triple a fine and push people into debt, while Justice Minister defends high penalties as key to funding police and deterring unsafe driving.
Nov 18, 2025
Government will be distributing a 33-page booklet to every home urging preparation for power outages, cyberattacks, and other major disruptions
Nov 14, 2025
City officials confirm discussions with an unnamed American institution but details on programs and timeline remain confidential.
Education
Nov 13, 2025
Rising asylum applications overwhelm reception centres, meaning Netherlands qualifies for additional EU support.
Nov 11, 2025
Water bills for Dutch families will rise by up to €32 in 2026 as regional water authorities increase taxes to fund maintenance, climate adaptation, and infrastructure upgrades.
