D66 backs Europe
D66 front man Alexander Pechtold doubles down on ‘Europe’ in spite of the negative sentiments. Pechtold argues that integration of Europe will enhance the continents position in the global competition with superpowers such as China, Brazil, Russia and the United States. It will be the ”era of the continents” the minister predicted on Dutch television program Buitenhof. In contrast w… Read More »
Socialist Party; “bad for business”
The socialist party’s plans for the Netherlands will prove disastrous for trade and industry according to MKB (medium to small business) chairman Hans Biesheuvel. “When subjected to close scrutiny, it is evident that SP’s plans will lead to even more tax increases for entrepreneurs, which will discourage businesses in the Netherlands.” Biesheuvel told Dutch news paper ‘de Telegraaf’. According… Read More »
Record margins constructors
The ten main contractors in the Netherlands are recovering from the crisis. As a collective they earned over €26 billion euro in revenue, matching their profits in 2009. This can be seen from the report presented by research agency Cobouw on the annual figures of the ten construction corporations. The study includes the following firms: BAM, Volker Wessels, Boskalis, Heijmans,... Read More »
Dutch weak in BRIC-markets
Dutch Medium sized companies are missing the boat on profitable export opportunities to the so-called BRIC countries: Brazil, Russia, India and China, according to a publicised research performed by accountant and advice agency Deloitte. Deloitte found that merely 12 percent of 450 Dutch firms integrated into the research exported goods to the BRIC region. The Dutch are wasting a valuable... Read More »
PM: “Focus on issues at home”
Dutch prime-minister Mark Rutte dismisses any dialogue on continuing political and economic integration in Europe. He stated this in eye of E.U. president Herman van Rompuy visit to the Netherlands coming week. “We must address the issues facing us here and now and not get lost in discussion about the future of Europe” Rutte said, referring to the current debt... Read More »
Economy in decline; loans cheaper
The Dutch Economy worsened in the month of May, according to data presented by the central statistics office (CBS) on Monday. However, at the same time, the government was able to borrow over a billion euro’s at a 0% interest rate. The Dutch economy remained in recession as it shrunk by 1.1 % during the first quarter of this year... Read More »
Wilders loses against rescue fund
PVV frontman Geert Wilders lost the summary procedure against the European rescue fund for the Euro-Zone (ESM). A court in The Hague rejected his appeal to suspend the enactment of the rescue fund –including a €4.5 bn financial contribution – to after the national elections on September 12th In his verdict, the judge argued that the process of policy-making is... Read More »
‘EC pleased with austerity plans’
The European Commision is “very pleased” with the austerity package set up by the Dutch parliament, reported finance minister Jan Kees de Jager after attending a presentation in Brussels on the austerity measures within the European Union. In spite of certain critical notes, De Jager states that the commission concluded that no changes to the package needed to be made.... Read More »
