Dutch politics
Economic growth up in the Netherlands, policy-light Budget Day ahead of elections
Dutch GDP growth revised up to 0.2% in Q2 2025. Budget Day brings few new policies due to elections. Forecasts for 2025 and 2026 remain unchanged.
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.
Economic update of the Netherlands: New legislation as of July 1
In our August update, we highlight the economic impact of new Dutch legislation.
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.
Europe’s quest for strategic autonomy requires dealing with structural weaknesses
Europe lacks key resources, industrial competitiveness, and military power. We ponder how it can overcome these structural weaknesses in its quest for strategic autonomy.
The Economic Impact of European De-industrialization: Geopolitics Takes Center Stage
Using a satellite model, we analyze the economic impact of European deindustrialization and find substantial adverse effects on the exchange rate, GDP, and unemployment.