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Trading Between the Netherlands and the UK: Customs Rules After Brexit
A New Trade Relationship Since the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, trade between the UK and EU countries, including the Netherlands, has been governed by the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). Signed on 24 December 2020 and provisionally in force...
Netherlands Strengthens Global Leadership in Semiconductors and AI
The Netherlands is stepping up its role in shaping the future of the global high-tech industry, forging stronger ties both within Europe and across Asia. From joining a Europe-wide semiconductor coalition to expanding strategic partnerships with Singapore, the Dutch...
The Economic Implications of the UK-EU Reset Deal
The May 2025 “reset” between the UK and the European Union (EU) has been presented as a symbolic thaw in relations since Brexit. The Lancaster House summit, attended by senior EU figures and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, promised to “broaden and deepen” cooperation in...
EU Omnibus Update: Postponement, Simplification, and What Comes Next
Updated May 2025 – The European Union has taken significant steps to ease the sustainability reporting burden under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), and the EU Taxonomy. Through its...
The Netherlands Ranks as Europe’s 3rd Most Innovative Country in 2025
The Netherlands has earned its place as one of Europe’s leading innovation hubs. According to the European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) 2025, the country ranks 3rd among EU member states and 4th when including neighbouring non-EU countries. This marks a step up from...
The EU Data Act: Ushering in a New Era of Data Access and Sharing
On 12 September 2025, the EU Data Act (Regulation (EU) 2023/2854) will become directly applicable across all EU Member States, including the Netherlands. This landmark regulation represents a fundamental shift in how data — particularly non-personal data — is...