Entrepreneurs are sounding the alarm about changing investment climate in the Netherlands. Stricter environmental regulations, unpredictability and lack of physical space are causing growing dissatisfaction and threatening business departures from the country.
Political leaders discuss their plans for after the October 29th elections, with GroenLinks-PvdA leader Frans Timmermans wanting to work with other parties to revise the budget for next year, while D66 leader Jetten focuses on education, climate and housing. Other leaders have varying priorities, with some wanting a new government formed as soon as possible and others urging for continuity and cooperation in addressing issues affecting the country.
Demissionary government plans to increase purchasing power next year, with a higher growth rate and lower poverty levels predicted. Check out the expected impact on different groups and the overall economy in the CPB's Prinsjesdag calculations.
Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency reports that it is very unlikely that the Netherlands will meet its 2030 climate goals, despite Minister Hermans' efforts. Those who have read the report are concerned that lack of time and political uncertainty make the targets difficult to achieve.
Actor and environmentalist Robert Redford, known for his activism and founding of an ecological park in Utah, has passed away at the age of 84. The two-time Oscar-winning actor is survived by his son Dylan Redford and wife Sibylle Szaggars.
Record-breaking heatwave hits Spain as temperatures soar past 45 degrees Celsius, with nine out of ten warmest summers occurring since 2000 according to AEMET. Are we seeing the early effects of climate change?