Economy News in English
Latest economy headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Gerard Reve's Frisian house is for sale: 'Not a move-in ready home'
The former Friesland home of Dutch author Gerard Reve, Huize het Gras, is currently listed for sale for 185,000 euros. The property requires significant restoration but has retained much of its origin...
Inspectorate threatens McDonald's with multi-million euro fine over disposable cups
The Dutch Inspectorate has ordered McDonald's to stop using disposable cups for dine-in customers by January 2027 or face weekly fines of 625,000 euros. The company has agreed to switch back to reusab...
Polarsteps photos and locations exposed: journalists accessed data of 23 million users
The Amsterdam-based travel app Polarsteps suffered a data breach exposing the personal information and GPS locations of 23 million users. Cybersecurity researchers and the platform Follow the Money un...
Brazilian animal products barred from EU due to antibiotic regulations
The European Union has banned various Brazilian animal products due to strict new regulations on the use of antibiotics and antimicrobials in livestock to combat drug resistance. Brazil, a major expor...
It is a burden gap rather than an opportunity gap, concludes Sander Schimmelpenninck
Publicist Sander Schimmelpenninck returns with a second season of his series to investigate the growing divide between rich and poor in the Netherlands. He concludes that current political discontent ...
US space companies will not attend Paris space summit after all
Major US aerospace companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin are skipping a space summit in Paris following reported pressure from the White House. The decision stems from diplomatic friction between the ...
Cars and trucks emit less CO2 for the first time since the pandemic
CO2 emissions from road traffic in the Netherlands dropped by 1.6 percent in 2025, marking the first decline since the pandemic years. While heavy transport remains a challenge, increased electrificat...
Rents rise sharply again, but less than in the past two years
Rental prices in the Netherlands rose by 4.9 percent in 2025, a growth rate that is lower than the increases recorded in the preceding two years. The surge is largely driven by rent adjustments follow...
Argentine president toughens stance on Falkland Islands and introduces sanctions
Argentine President Javier Milei has announced plans to implement tougher sanctions on oil companies operating near the Falkland Islands, labeling their current drilling efforts as a significant threa...
Shortage of vocational students? Fewer pupils choosing practical education in Haarlem
The number of vocational students in Haarlem has decreased from 47 percent to 39 percent over the past decade, despite a high demand for practical labor. This decline contrasts with an increase in hig...
LTO: generic livestock reduction in PBL nitrogen report is non-negotiable
Agricultural organization LTO has rejected the PBL's suggestion that forced livestock reductions are necessary to meet nitrogen targets, calling instead for flexible alternatives. Meanwhile, nature co...
Accountants: Jetten's nitrogen plan helps nature, but many farmers won't be able to pay the bill
The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency warns that while the government's nitrogen reduction plan will significantly aid nature recovery, the high costs of compliance could force many farmers ...
Nepal disaster to be first test for climate damage fund
A massive disaster in Nepal, caused by ice and rock slides, has left over 1,100 people dead and caused billions in infrastructure damage. The Nepalese government has formally requested emergency suppo...
Other inspectors step in to prevent construction halts at 1,300 projects
Approximately 1,300 construction projects in the Netherlands face potential delays following the suspension of several quality inspectors. Industry associations are working to redistribute these proje...
Court of Audit warns: drought mitigation measures facing significant delays
The Dutch Court of Audit has reported that government projects intended to mitigate drought-related damage are facing significant delays and cost overruns. These setbacks, attributed to poor planning ...
Drivers sue Uber over AI-driven payment system
Stichting WIE International has filed a lawsuit in Amsterdam against Uber, alleging that its AI-driven payment system violates privacy laws and creates unfair, non-transparent pay discrepancies for dr...
Average gas consumption for Haarlem residents remains stable, but these homes used more
Average gas consumption in Haarlem has stabilized, though semi-detached households have seen a recent increase in their usage. While many residents have adopted energy-efficient measures like heat pum...
Jordi Cruyff on Ajax transfers: ‘We don't have Champions League revenue, so you have to be extremely creative’
Ajax technical director Jordi Cruyff has defended his club's recent reliance on free transfers and loan deals to navigate a period without Champions League revenue. Cruyff argues that these strategies...
Norway scraps rose import duty following high demand for Harald's funeral
Norway has temporarily removed import duties on roses to compensate for supply chain disruptions caused by a strike in Kenya. The measure aims to facilitate imports from the Netherlands to meet the hi...
Victoria's Secret shares tumble after earnings report
Victoria's Secret shares fell as investors remained unimpressed by quarterly results, even as CEO Hillary Super focuses on core growth strategies. Meanwhile, Snowflake shares surged on strong AI deman...
Amsterdam-Rhine Canal to remain open for shipping at night after all
Rijkswaterstaat has reached an agreement with the inland shipping sector to keep the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal open at night, canceling previously planned closures. To ensure safety, shipping companies ha...
Managers fire employees and get bonuses: documentary shows how unequal the workplace is
The documentary 'De Manager' explores the power imbalance in the workplace by highlighting painful performance reviews and the lack of empathy from management. It specifically contrasts the experience...
New setback looms for Zuidasdok: tunnel construction could also become much more expensive
The Zuidasdok project in Amsterdam faces increased financial pressure as construction costs for one of its A10 tunnels have significantly exceeded initial estimates from 2024. This development threate...
Klarna collection fees for late payers are not a business model, committee rules
The financial complaints institute Kifid has ruled that collection fees are not a core part of Klarna's business model after the company provided accounting evidence. Although Klarna won this specific...
DNB to cut 290 jobs: Forced redundancies unavoidable
De Nederlandsche Bank is cutting 290 jobs, or 12 percent of its workforce, to save over 70 million euros as part of a major restructuring effort. The cuts are a response to recent financial losses and...
Easing EU emissions rules barely helps industry, while emissions rise
A report from the Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis states that proposed EU emissions regulation changes will likely lead to a 33 percent increase in carbon emissions. The analysis sugge...
Pump prices hit new record: gasoline never this expensive during Middle East conflict
Gasoline prices in the Netherlands have hit a record high of 2.692 euros per liter amid ongoing supply chain disruptions caused by conflicts in the Middle East. Experts warn that fuel costs could clim...
Economic growth this year primarily driven by defense investments
Rabobank predicts the Dutch economy will grow by 1.1 percent next year, noting that future progress is hindered by inflation and higher taxes. Economic growth this year is primarily supported by incre...
Digital threat in the Netherlands grows due to blurring borders and rise of AI
Dutch authorities have reported a surge in cybercrime fueled by the availability of off-the-shelf attack tools and the rise of decentralized criminal networks. Artificial intelligence is further exace...
From Bavaria to Bol.com: one hundred companies promise less waste and more organic products in ‘unique’ pact
One hundred major Dutch companies have signed the 2030 Entrepreneurs Agreement to commit to sustainability goals such as waste reduction and increased organic sourcing. Supported by five political par...