Economy

A 28–4 council vote advances the US drugmaker’s proposed $3bn plant, though a permit decision and further approvals are still needed.

At a roundtable in Apeldoorn, the Dutch queen suggested a working group where employers could share ways to support workers facing financial pressure.

Euronext executive René van Vlerken says the Dutch tax debate could unsettle small investors, while the proposed tax treatment remains undecided.

Speaking as chair of a central bank network, Olaf Sleijpen said climate change’s economic effects can no longer be dismissed.

Amsterdam’s AEX finished Thursday down 1.1%, with the MidKap and other major European markets also closing lower. [Source 1]

At a forum in Maastricht, Bas ter Weel used a striking image to frame a discussion about European competitiveness and resilience.

The Netherlands has announced a third release of strategic oil stocks: 95,000 tonnes of diesel and petrol, while kerosene remains in reserve.

Grid connection delays are reaching nearly completed Dutch homes, while builders warn that congestion could sharply reduce future construction.