Dutch government
Coverage of Dutch government in the Nexus archive.
- Netherlands to ban goods from Israeli settlements
The Netherlands will ban products from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories starting 22 September. The decision aligns with measures by Ireland, Belgium, and Spain, and is based on the Dutch government's commitment to international legal obligations regarding Israel's occupation, as advised by the ICJ.
- Wanted drug trafficker puts Sierra Leone’s development aid at risk
A wanted drug trafficker is putting Sierra Leone’s development aid at risk as the Dutch government urges the EU to cut support unless Jos Leijdekkers is extradited.
- Europe invents the future. Now let’s scale it.
European companies like ASML, Novo Nordisk, and Mistral have achieved global leadership in technology and pharmaceuticals despite structural challenges such as limited venture capital and lower capital investment. The article highlights recent growth in European venture capital and private equity, emphasizing the need to scale these successes through public-private partnerships and a unified single market.
- Netherlands euthanizes child under 12 in first case since major law change
The Dutch government confirmed a child under 12 was euthanized for the first time since a major assisted dying law change two years ago.
- INTERVIEW: Dutch minister backs making US arms under licence
Dutch minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius supports producing US arms under license, citing benefits for the local economy and stronger transatlantic ties.
- Dutch gov't will only allow European company to operate DigiD platform
The Dutch government has decided to permit only a European company to operate the DigiD platform. This move aligns with broader efforts to ensure data sovereignty and compliance with European regulations.
- Dutch plant for combat-zone robots offers fresh supply pipeline for Ukraine
Estonia's Milrem Robotics has opened a production line in the Netherlands with VDL Defentec to assemble THeMIS unmanned ground vehicles, with over 100 units destined for Ukraine. The robots, used since 2022, are configured for various combat roles and mark a milestone in European defense cooperation.
- Dutch government blocks US company from acquisition, citing ‘risk to public interest’
The Dutch government has blocked a US company's acquisition of a cloud company that hosts the Dutch digital ID service, citing risks to public interest. This decision aligns with Europe's broader strategy to reduce reliance on U.S. technology.
- Netherlands moves closer to taxing unrealized gains
The Netherlands is moving closer to implementing a tax on unrealized gains, which could have significant implications for investors and the economy. This potential tax policy change may impact investment strategies and financial planning. The decision is still pending and subject to further review.