Economy News in English
Latest economy headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Public transport strike during rush hour: Can you still get to work? ‘I’ve never seen it so quiet’
A national train strike in the Netherlands left stations like Haarlem unusually quiet during a work stoppage between 4:00 and 8:00 AM on Wednesday morning. The strike disrupted travel for many commute...
No Haarlem funding for TommyTomato for now
The Haarlem municipality has not yet confirmed an investment in the lunch box company TommyTomato, with director Bas Turk stating the deal remains optional. Any potential funding is not expected to be...
Private jets cannot simply be excluded from EU ‘green’ list
A European judge ruled on Wednesday that private jets cannot be arbitrarily excluded from the European Union's list of sustainable investments. The ruling forces the European Commission to re-evaluate...
Q&A | Is removing solar panels smart? 'In winter, every extra panel helps'
The Dutch government will end the net metering scheme for solar panels next year, meaning households can no longer offset surplus energy against their annual consumption. Experts advise against removi...
FVD school receives government funding and reopens in August
The Forum voor Democratie (FVD) primary school in Almere is set to reopen this August after securing government funding from the Dutch state. The school, known as the Renaissanceschool, had previously...
FNV sees high willingness to take action across all public transport sectors
A public transport strike on Wednesday morning was successful, with the FNV Spoor union reporting high participation across the sector. Union official Henri Janssen noted a strong willingness among wo...
EU tightens rules for working with carcinogenic substances
The European Union is tightening regulations to protect workers from carcinogenic and other hazardous substances to prevent serious illnesses. These measures are expected to save approximately 1.16 bi...
Moerdijk residents call option to save village not credible
Local politicians in Moerdijk, including Mayor Aart-Jan Moerkerke and councilor Jolijn Koevoets, have expressed skepticism regarding a proposal to preserve the village while expanding the local power ...
Uniqlo and Adidas reprimanded for misleading ads
The British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned advertisements from adidas, Calvin Klein, and Uniqlo for potentially misleading consumers about the use of recycled materials. The watchdog...
Haarlem station travelers take strike in their stride: ‘Understanding on all sides as far as I’m concerned’
Travelers at Haarlem station are reacting calmly to a train strike that has disrupted morning commutes, including services to Amsterdam. While the strike is causing delays, some passengers expressed a...
Playmobil bids farewell to Germany after 50 years
German toy manufacturer Playmobil is ending production in its home country after 50 years by closing its factory in Dietenhofen, Bavaria. The company plans to move its manufacturing operations to more...
GVB expects normal service from noon; RET late morning
Public transport operators in major Dutch cities are resuming services following a strike on Wednesday morning. Amsterdam's GVB expects to return to its regular schedule by noon, while Rotterdam's RET...
First trains and buses depart in Utrecht after public transport strike
Public transport services in the Netherlands began resuming operations after 8:00 AM on Wednesday following a national strike. Dutch Railways (NS) expects the train schedule to be largely restored to ...
Germany wants to raise retirement age to 70
The German government supports plans to gradually increase the retirement age to approximately 70 years. Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposed the measure to prevent the pension system from collapsing du...
NS: empty stations everywhere due to public transport strike
Dutch railway operator NS reports that train stations across the country are deserted due to a public transport strike. Travelers remained well-informed of the disruptions and largely stayed away from...
Many train cancellations at Arriva due to strike as well
Transport company Arriva has reported widespread cancellations of train and bus services across several Dutch provinces due to a strike. While some regions maintain partial service, others are experie...
Strike begins: no or limited public transport until 8:00 AM
Public transport workers in the Netherlands went on strike early Wednesday morning until 8:00 AM to protest government cuts to social security. The strike disrupted train, bus, tram, and metro service...
Health economists on the closure of VUmc: 'I think this will cause a lot of unrest in the organization'
Can Tata receive 2 billion euros in government support? Summary proceedings on Wednesday
Petrol rose 22 cents in two weeks but is now slowly dropping: why?
Petrol prices rose by 22 cents in two weeks but are currently decreasing at a much slower rate than they increased. Economic reporter Saskia van Westhreenen explains the disparity between rapid price ...
Opinion: The tourism debate should not just be about who pays the bill, but how to truly make the city more livable
Ukraine submits revised application for OECD membership
Ukraine has submitted a revised application to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), as announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky. The organization currently consists...
Train traffic in Germany resumes after communication failure
Train traffic in Germany has resumed following a nationwide halt on Tuesday evening. The disruption was caused by a radio communication failure, according to reports from German media outlets.
Insurer Allianz estimates 1,150 ships stuck in the Gulf
German insurer Allianz estimates that 1,150 ships remain stuck in the Persian Gulf despite a preliminary agreement to end the conflict between the United States and Iran. The total value of the strand...
Simple tasks disappear, a third of employees expect AI to make jobs more mentally demanding
A study by TNO indicates that while most Dutch workers do not fear AI will eliminate their roles, many expect their jobs to become mentally more demanding as simple tasks disappear. About one-third of...
No trains until 8 AM, followed by a hot and busy morning for travelers
A nationwide strike will halt all train services in the Netherlands until 8:00 AM on Wednesday. Dutch Railways (NS) warns that commuters should expect overcrowded stations and uncomfortable conditions...
Parliament complains about infrastructure shortages, disagrees on solution
Political parties in the Dutch House of Representatives agree that additional funding is necessary for national infrastructure, yet they remain divided on where the money should come from. During a re...
Senate majority positive about housing control law
A majority of the Dutch Senate is in favor of a new law that provides the national government with more control over housing construction. During a debate on Tuesday, a coalition of parties including ...
Barn nitrogen emissions 9 percent lower due to buyout scheme
According to the Netherlands Court of Audit, buyout schemes for farmers have led to a 9 percent reduction in nitrogen emissions from stables over the last six years. While successive agriculture minis...
Cornelis Vrolijk Seafood IJmuiden goes completely gas-free as part of fishing group's sustainability push
Cornelis Vrolijk Seafood in IJmuiden has successfully transitioned to being gas-free as part of a broader sustainability initiative for the fishing company's facilities. This renovation follows simila...