Dutch society
Dutch economy expected to continue growing in 2026 and 2027, but unemployment will rise
The Dutch economy is expected to continue growing by 1.3% over the next two years, driven mainly by household consumption and government spending.
Quarterly Economic Report: Uncertainty continues to weigh on outlook for the Netherlands
The Dutch economy is expected to grow by 1.5% this year and by 1.0% in 2026. This growth is mainly driven by household consumption and government spending.
Purchasing power recovery will drive growth in Dutch economy in 2025 and 2026 and positively impact broad well-being
The Dutch economy is expected to grow steadily in 2025 and 2026. Consumers and the government, in particular, are driving economic activity.
A new Dutch coalition: what are the policy plans? - Assessing the economic impact
On 16 May the coalition parties PVV, VVD, NSC and BBB published their Outline Agreement. This document serves as the foundation for a new Dutch cabinet.
The costs of a climate resilient housing market are currently manageable, but division looms
How does climate change affect our housing market? How do we adapt so that the strongest shoulders carry the heaviest burdens?
Lack of inclusiveness puts 40 percent of companies at a disadvantage in labor market
Some forty percent of the firms in The Netherlands has a preference for a majority job applicant for vacancies and hence scores low on inclusion.