AB InBev CEO Michel Doukeris received an unprecedented compensation package last year, earning nearly 1,800 times more than the company's lowest-paid employee. The total amount includes a bonus of 85.8 million euros, setting a record within the Belgian business world.
The Dutch VVD party faced opposition from both left and right-wing parties in the House of Representatives regarding proposed cuts to social security, specifically disability benefits. VVD MP Ingrid Michon-Derkzen argued that these measures would encourage more people to seek employment, a position that met significant resistance from other political groups.
A technical glitch following a failed update caused account balances to appear empty for customers of ASN Bank and SNS on Thursday morning. The banks announced that the issue will be resolved overnight between Thursday and Friday, ensuring that all funds are safe and correctly displayed.
In the Dutch province of Zeeland, 173 companies have been cleared from a waiting list to be connected to the power grid. This capacity was made available after two large companies agreed to use the electricity network more flexibly.
Fashion retailer Zara has withdrawn its new World Cup-themed T-shirts from stores following a significant spelling error. The shirts incorrectly printed the name of the island as "Curaçau" instead of "Curaçao."
D66 MP Stephan Neijenhuis stated during a parliamentary debate that the party is open to exploring budget cuts outside of social security. This proposal serves as an alternative to measures previously withdrawn by the minority cabinet following pressure from trade unions.