Tuesday 6 October

Financial experts and political journalists are addressing the Dutch government's complex transition toward taxing actual returns in its box 3 wealth tax. As the cabinet navigates this fiscal overhaul, taxpayers are seeking clarity on how the proposed capital gains regime will impact their portfolios starting in 2028. Read more →

The European Union is deadlocked over its long-term budget, with net-contributor nations clashing with recipients over proposed cuts and the removal of historical rebates. Tensions are high as wealthier member states reject demands for increased spending, labeling the current proposals as fundamentally detached from fiscal reality. Read more →

Authorities in the Netherlands are alarmed by a 40% surge in AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery during the first half of this year. As these synthetic depictions become increasingly indistinguishable from reality, law enforcement is calling for more robust regulatory measures to address the evolving nature of this digital crime. Read more →

Booking.com is taking its own works council to court after the latter blocked a mandate requiring staff to work from the office three days a week. The firm argues that in-person collaboration is vital for maintaining its competitive edge, highlighting the broader tension between corporate management and employee autonomy in post-pandemic Amsterdam. Read more →

A study by the UMC reveals that urban food environments across ten Dutch cities have become significantly less healthy over the past decade. Local officials are now lobbying for a new national Food Act to grant municipalities the power to restrict fast-food vendors, particularly those operating near schools. Read more →