Netherlands CFOs growing more optimistic despite concerns about business climate

1 day, 2 hours ago

Rising temperatures in the Netherlands pose growing health risks

NL Times

The Dutch public health system is experiencing significant effects from climate change, with rising temperatures, increased UV radiation, and the spread of infectious diseases already taking a measurable toll, according to a report published Monday by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment. "Climate change is already worsening health outcomes in the Netherlands," the report states. The report …

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5 days, 2 hours ago

Noord-Holland may have lengthy power cuts in 2026 due to overload of the power grid

NL Times

There is a possibility of lengthy power cuts in 2026 in parts of Noord-Holland if no extra measures are taken against the overload of the power grid, grid operators TenneT and Liander warn. They also predict in a new forecast that in many places in the province, there will be waiting lists for large electricity consumers, such as data centers, …

Electricity Power Grid Noord

1 week ago

Dutch CEOs increasingly expect AI to replace jobs

NL Times

Nearly one in five top executives at large Dutch companies believes artificial intelligence will almost certainly replace jobs in the future, according to ING’s annual CEO survey. Of the respondents, 54 percent said AI “maybe” would replace jobs, up from 39 percent last year. “However, their biggest concern is that Trump’s policies may trigger trade wars, rising inflation, higher interest …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Labour shortage may encourage some Dutch firms to go abroad

Dutch News

The Netherlands is at the bottom of a ranking of the world’s 89 most important economies when it comes to labour shortages, according to the latest report on the Dutch business climate by the University of Amsterdam and research agency SEO. The shortage of staff is one of the reasons why one in five companies are considering partly or completely …

Dutch Netherlands Volberda

2 weeks, 2 days ago

Consumer spending and government investments drive Dutch economic growth

NL Times

Dutch consumers are expected to increase spending over the next two years, contributing significantly to the country’s economic growth, according to economists at Rabobank. Economists attribute this to an anticipated rise in consumer spending, which accounts for over 40 percent of the economy, and increased government investments in healthcare, defense, and green energy transitions. This growth is fueled by an …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Dutch economy should grow 1.5% next year, but inflation will remain high, says ABN Amro

NL Times

The Dutch economy will continue to grow in the next two years although the pace of this will slow slightly. American import duties will slow the growth somewhat in the second half of next year. In 2025, growth will reach 1.5 percent, after which this will slow down due to the introduction of American import duties. But historically high wage …

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4 weeks ago

The Netherlands set to exceed European spending guidelines; only country to do so

NL Times

The Dutch government’s expenditure exceeds the guidelines of the new European budget rules. “The Netherlands is assessed to be not in line with the recommendation, as the net expenditure is projected above the ceilings,” the European Commissioner for Economy, Paulo Gentiloni, said on Wednesday. When Prime Minister Dick Schoof’s Cabinet released their first-ever budget plan, it was already clear that …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Dutch financial regulator points out dangers of crypto after Donald Trump's comments

NL Times

Despite the newly elected President of the United States Donald Trump's positive comments regarding crypto, investing in coins like Bitcoin is still a risk. Crypto has risen in popularity and worth since Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections. The AFM emphasized the risks of investing in crypto coins and stated that these are a different kind of products …

Crypto Crypto Coins Van Geest

1 month, 1 week ago

Labor market tightness eased slightly last quarter

NL Times

Labor market tightness in the Netherlands decreased slightly in the third quarter of this year, according to Statistics Netherlands. From July to September, there were 106 job openings per 100 unemployed people, down from 108 in the previous quarter. Trade saw a noticeable increase in job openings after nine quarters of decline, while healthcare and business services saw a slight …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Netherlands against 'irresponsible' EU budget 2025

NL Times

The Netherlands, Austria, Sweden, Finland and Denmark are unhappy about the agreement on the EU budget for 2025 that was reached last night. The agreement was reached last night between a delegation of EU finance ministers and a delegation from the European Parliament. According to European Commissioner Johannes Hahn, this budget will enable the European Union to implement political priorities …

1 month, 1 week ago

Regulator warns of financial market instability despite strong economic outlook

NL Times

Despite a positive economic forecast, the Netherlands’ Authority for the Financial Markets has cautioned that stability in financial markets could quickly shift, with vulnerable populations at increased risk in times of economic uncertainty. The AFM noted that Dutch households have displayed resilience in response to rising inflation and interest rates, a trend supported by government aid during the COVID-19 pandemic …

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Be prepared for turbulent times, Dutch central bank warns

Dutch News

The Dutch national bank DNB has warned financial institutions to identify and protect themselves against geopolitical risks, from protectionist economic policies to cyberattacks. Presenting its overview of the next three years, the bank said banks, insurers and pension funds needed to build up their operational resilience and ensure they had enough financial buffers to absorb the impact of global events. …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Economists think the Dutch economy will avoid a recession

NL Times

The Dutch economy will most likely avoid a recession. But this time, experts consulted by the financial news agency Bloomberg are counting on an average increase of 0.2 percent compared to the previous period. ABN Amro economist Aggie van Huisseling is expecting 0.2 percent growth. "It is also because the unemployment rate is so low," said Van Huisseling. Van Huisseling …

Dutch Van Huisseling

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Randstad Nederland is still concerned about pressure on the Dutch labor market

NL Times

Randstad Nederland CEO Jeroen Tiel is "very intrigued" about the government program that the new Cabinet is expected to present in September because he is concerned about the continuous struggle of the Dutch labor market. "It may even become a little bit harder for employers to find staff," Tiel said. Given that the Coalition agreement refers to the "most comprehensive …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Indeed: Increase in vacation jobs in the Netherlands

NL Times

The number of vacation jobs in the Netherlands continues to rise. According to the website, this supply has increased by 12 percent compared to last year, although exact figures are not disclosed. Looking at the last three years, the supply of vacation jobs increased by 48 percent. "The demand for hospitality staff remains high during the period that this sector …

Netherlands Domestic Workers Vacation Jobs

6 months ago

Third of businesses struggle with staff shortages: Randstad

Dutch News

Almost a third of employers in the Netherlands are being hampered in their business activities by staff shortages, a labour market update from staffing agency Randstad Groep Nederland has shown. The number of businesses struggling with a lack of staff has increased compared to the previous quarter for the first time in two years, Randstad said. The tight labour market …

Work Randstad

6 months ago

Third of businesses struggle with staff shortages: Randstad

Dutch News

Almost a third of employers in the Netherlands are being hampered in their business activities by staff shortages, a labour market update from staffing agency Randstad Groep Nederland has shown. The number of businesses struggling with a lack of staff has increased compared to the previous quarter for the first time in two years, Randstad said. The tight labour market …

Work Randstad

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Dutch government must have a better insight into local climate policy, council advises

NL Times

The central government should have more insight into the local implementation of climate and energy policy, says the Council for Public Administration. If a decentralized government does not act forcefully enough, the central government does not have a "stick behind the door", the ROB notes. In addition, according to the ROB, it would be good if the various levels of …

Council Rob

9 months, 1 week ago

Not everyone benefiting from Dutch prosperity, DNB president says

NL Times

“We see that while the Dutch economy is doing quite well, it is not working well enough for some groups in society,” De Nederlandsche Bank president Klaas Knot said on Thursday when presenting the DNB’s annual report. Despite sluggish economic growth, the Dutch economy is still running above capacity and escaped a deep recession despite the pandemic and high inflation. …

Dutch Netherlands Housing Market Knot 2 Percent

9 months, 2 weeks ago

“Terrible” that multinationals could soon leave the Netherlands, says Cabinet minister

NL Times

It is “terrible” that multinational businesses are contemplating leaving the Netherlands, said Micky Adriaansens, the caretaker Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy. The reduction of tax schemes that make it attractive for highly-skilled workers from abroad to take a job in the Netherlands has also caused concern among business leaders. “That is dreadful,” the minister said prior to the …

Netherlands

10 months, 2 weeks ago

IMF more pessimistic about Dutch economy as growth stalls and risks remain

NL Times

Optimism for the Dutch economic recovery took a hit today as the International Monetary Fund painted a cautious picture, highlighting significant risks and demanding immediate fiscal prudence. “Real GDP growth is projected to increase from 0.1 in 2023 to 0.6 and 1.3 percent in 2024 and 2025, respectively, largely driven by improved household purchasing power from lower inflation and stronger …

Growth Dutch Inflation Imf

11 months, 1 week ago

Nearly 150,000 business owners called it quits last year as economy cools off

NL Times

A massive 147,500 businesses in the Netherlands shut down last year, 8 percent more than in 2022, the Dutch Chamber of Commerce reported on Tuesday. “The number of companies continues to increase, but growth is clearly leveling off,” said Joris Knoben, professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the Tilburg School of Economics and Management. All in all, these are clear …

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11 months, 1 week ago

More CEOs fear their companies won't survive 10 years as AI and climate challenges grow, survey says

The Independent

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1 year ago

Dutch bank ING says it is accelerating its shift away from funding fossil fuels after COP28 deal

The Independent

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1 year ago

The Netherlands pledges €15 million to the new climate damage fund at COP28 in Dubai

NL Times

The Netherlands has pledged 15 million euros to the new climate damage fund approved at the climate summit in Dubai on Thursday. Rutte mentioned that the Netherlands would reevaluate their contribution later, adding, "This is in addition to the 900 million euros that our government will put into climate financing starting from 2025." "But much more is needed to support …

Netherlands Fund Million Rutte Dubai Cop Climate Summit

1 year, 1 month ago

Dutch election results stir concerns among business, immigrant groups, and universities

NL Times

Business organizations, immigrant organizations, and universities have expressed concern on Thursday following the results of the Dutch parliamentary elections. Chip machine manufacturer ASML is also concerned about the election results, particularly regarding potential restrictions on hiring knowledge migrants, which could significantly impact their business. “This shows people's concerns about the number of asylum seekers and high pressure that this places …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Housing prices could fall by 10% due to climate change

NL Times

The risks involved in climate change can knock about 10 percent off of the Netherlands’ total home value, according to research by Calcasa. “The potential loss of value to climate risks in the capital could amount to almost 22 billion euros.” Rotterdam homes could face value losses of over 10 billion euros on a total value of 113 billion euros, …

Homes Dutch Flooding Risk Billion Million Euros

1 year, 1 month ago

Netherlands one of few countries where social security increased last year

NL Times

The Netherlands is one of the few countries in the world where social risks decreased last year, mostly due to a generous government policy protecting people against the rising costs of living. The Netherlands made it into the top ten of the Social Resilience Index by credit insurer Allianz Trade. “This is mainly due to the generous support packages from …

Social Netherlands Geeroms Social Risks

1 year, 1 month ago

Dutch companies less climate ambitious and innovative: study

NL Times

A portion of Dutch businesses is postponing their climate ambitions, according to researchers from the University of Amsterdam. The latest edition of the Dutch Innovation Monitor reveals that the number of companies aiming to become climate-neutral by 2030 has decreased by 4 percentage points. The study also found an increasing number of businesses intending to nearly eliminate their impact on …

Dutch Climate Companies Volberda

1 year, 1 month ago

"Unrealistic" that Netherlands will achieve climate goals: Council of State

NL Times

It is unrealistic that the Netherlands will achieve its climate target of emitting at least 55 percent less CO2 by 2030 compared to 1990, the Council of State warned on Thursday. The Cabinet’s most important advisor referred to calculations by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, which show that the climate target will only be achieved if all factors - including …

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1 year, 2 months ago

No two-thirds majority for Hoekstra as new climate commissioner

Dutch News

Former Dutch foreign minister Wopke Hoekstra has not yet convinced European parliament members about his suitability as EU climate commissioner, following the resignation of Frans Timmermans to run for office in the Netherlands. After a three-hour hearing on Monday evening and hours of discussion among political groups, Pascal Canfin, chairman of the European parliament’s environment committee, announced on Tuesday afternoon …

Climate Climate Action European Hoekstra Šefčovič

1 year, 2 months ago

No two-thirds majority for Hoekstra as new climate commissioner

Dutch News

Former Dutch foreign minister Wopke Hoekstra has not yet convinced European parliament members about his suitability as EU climate commissioner, following the resignation of Frans Timmermans to run for office in the Netherlands. After a three-hour hearing on Monday evening and hours of discussion among political groups, Pascal Canfin, chairman of the European parliament’s environment committee, announced on Tuesday afternoon …

Climate Climate Action European Hoekstra Šefčovič

1 year, 3 months ago

Bankruptcies on the rise in the Netherlands; Up 5% in August

NL Times

The number of bankruptcies in the Netherlands has been rising for 16 months in a row, Statistics Netherlands reported on Tuesday. In August, the courts declared 5 percent more companies bankrupt than in July, corrected for the number of court hearing days. “Moreover, August had more court hearing days than in July and June.” The trade sector is also one …

Netherlands Number Bankruptcies

1 year, 3 months ago

Dutch economic growth projections slashed in revised European forecast

NL Times

The European Commission has significantly lowered expectations for economic growth in the Netherlands this year. In its summer forecast, the executive body of the European Union now says it expects growth of just 0.5 percent for the Netherlands in 2023. Because many wages have now been significantly increased and inflation is gradually decreasing, consumption will not decline further in the …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Dutch economy to grow slightly this year despite recession: ABN Amro

NL Times

ABN Amro expects the Dutch economy to grow slightly by 0.5 percent this year. Rising interest rates due to central bank interest rate increases also have a slowing effect because, for example, it makes borrowing more expensive. In addition, the European Central Bank’s target for inflation of 2 percent remains out of sight, according to ABN Amro. ABN Amro also …

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1 year, 4 months ago

EU climate czar Frans Timmermans quits job to lead center-left coalition in Dutch elections

Associated Press

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s climate chief quit his job in the EU’s executive arm Tuesday and will lead a broad center-left coalition of social democrats and greens going into the Dutch elections in November. “Thanks to his excellent contribution and strong personal engagement, we have made great strides towards meeting the EU’s objectives to become the first climate neutral …

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1 year, 5 months ago

EU climate chief Frans Timmermans says he wants to lead combined center-left bloc in Dutch elections

Associated Press

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — European Union climate chief Frans Timmermans said Thursday he wants to lead a combined campaign by two center-left parties that are joining forces ahead of Dutch parliamentary elections in late November. He told Dutch national broadcaster NOS he has put himself forward as a candidate to lead the Labor Party and Green Left into the elections. …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Large staff shortages lingering everywhere in the Netherlands

NL Times

The extremely overheated labor market cooled down slightly in the first quarter of this year, but is still "particularly tight," benefits agency UWV said after conducting a study. In most regions and professions there are still large staff shortages, the agency concluded this week. "There are currently shortages in almost all segments within the retail sector, such as hardware stores, …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Dutch people want firm and clear climate policy, says report

NL Times

The Dutch are generally in favor of a decisive climate policy, even if the interventions are painful. Chairman of the National Climate Platform, Kees Vendrik, writes in his first 'signal report' and a letter to Climate Minister Rob Jetten that the Cabinet would do well to set a clear and firm course. "It is better to have a clear course, …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Netherlands' climate targets at risk as EU blocks sustainable aviation fuels ambitions

NL Times

The Dutch government can’t oblige the aviation sector to use 14 percent sustainable aviation fuels by 2030, the European Commission determined. The setback puts the Netherlands’ climate targets at risk, Stefan Grebe of CE Delft told the Volkskrant. In 2019, the Dutch government, therefore, agreed with the aviation sector that its fuel consumption would consist of at least 14 percent …

Aviation Dutch Netherlands Saf Schiphol Volkskrant

1 year, 10 months ago

Indeed: job vacancies on the rise in the Netherlands

NL Times

The number of job vacancies in the Netherlands continues to increase steadily and has almost returned to the record level of November last year, reported the job board Indeed after a survey. In the defense sector, the number of vacancies is now 170 percentage points higher than it was in February 2020, when the coronavirus crisis had not yet broken …

Netherlands Vacancies Number

1 year, 10 months ago

72% of NL residents worried about extreme weather; Only half taking precautions

NL Times

Nearly three-quarters of Netherlands residents are worried about the consequences of extreme weather, but less than half have prepared for it. Research agency Citisens came to this conclusion in a study for the Union of Water Boards ahead of the water board elections next month. Most Netherlands residents said water boards do essential work, but 47 percent are unfamiliar with …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Dutch more worried about natural disasters; Half think country will become uninhabitable

NL Times

Compared to 2020, Netherlands residents are now more afraid of natural disasters like dike breaches, floods, and drought. Despite increased concerns about floods and other natural disasters, Netherlands residents still underestimate the size of the vulnerable areas in the Netherlands. A large majority believe climate change will significantly increase flood risks in the Netherlands. And a third think the Netherlands …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Confidence in the EU economy is rising again, the Netherlands is lagging behind

NL Times

Confidence in the economy of the entire European Union has risen for the third month in a row. The Netherlands lagged somewhat behind the growing confidence compared to other major economies in the E.U. By contrast, in the European Union’s two largest economies, Germany and France, sentiment became considerably more positive with respective increases of 2.5 and 4.4 points. Entrepreneurs …

Netherlands

1 year, 10 months ago

Labor market shortage can prevent wave of layoffs in the Netherlands

NL Times

Residents should not expect that the wave of layoffs announced by large American companies will lead to that trend continuing in the Netherlands. "After all that effort in recruiting employees, you don't just let them leave," said Wilthagen, who is a professor at Tilburg University with expertise on the labor market. And although "each individual dismissal is of course annoying" …

Labor Market Netherlands Wilthagen Witjes

1 year, 11 months ago

Netherlands residents massively switching jobs

NL Times

The Great Resignation spilled over from the United States to the Netherlands. That is 404,000 people who switched jobs, a quarter more than before the pandemic and double compared to 10 years ago, the UWV said. According to UWV labor market analyst Michel van Smoorenburg, this has to do with the massive staff shortages that have emerged in the Dutch …

Netherlands Jobs Labor Market Switch Uwv Residents Massively

1 year, 11 months ago

Tackling climate change top priority for India Inc, finds Deloitte report

India Today

Tackling the impact of climate change is a top priority for top Indian company executives, who have ranked it higher than economic outlook, according to a new report. At least 57 per cent of Indian CxOs said climate change is among the top three priorities, compared to 42 per cent of global CxOs, showed Deloitte’s 2023 CxO Sustainability report. This …

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