Elections 2026
PRO, CDA, and D66 coalition for Eindhoven
Informateur Mary Fiers has proposed a stable three-party coalition to lead Eindhoven following the recent municipal elections. The recommended partnership focuses on tackling housing and social issues through a fresh, more transparent approach to local governance.
Politics
Netherlands ready to support mission in Strait of Hormuz
The Netherlands is ready to support a military mission to restore safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz, Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen said after a meeting of forty countries. The coalition is also considering new economic and diplomatic pressure on Iran.
Business
Collective labour agreement wages rise 4.5%
CLA wages in the Netherlands rose 4.5% in the first quarter of 2026, CBS reports. Wage growth is slowing, but real wages remain positive for the tenth quarter in a row, with private‑sector employees seeing the strongest increases.
Business
Dutch digital infrastructure at risk
Former ASML CEO Peter Wennink and KPN CEO Joost Farwerck warn that the Netherlands’ digital infrastructure is falling behind. They argue that rapid technological developments demand new investment, European collaboration, and government procurement that values digital sovereignty.
Business
Dutch economy more resilient to high energy prices
ING says the Dutch economy is now less exposed to high energy prices than in 2022. Energy‑intensive industries have shrunk, while sectors like machinery and chip manufacturing have grown, making the overall economy more resilient to a new energy shock.
Elections 2026
New Eindhoven city councillors sworn in
Eindhoven has welcomed 23 new city councillors in a ceremony that highlighted the city's shifting political landscape. The new council features a slight increase in female representation and a diverse range of advocates for housing, disability rights, and labour.Â
Business
PostNL to extend standard letter delivery time
PostNL will shift from next‑day to two‑day delivery for standard mailbox mail beginning July 12, a move the company says is essential to keep the postal system reliable and financially sustainable as letter volumes continue to decline.
The Dutch cabinet approved the change last year.
News
Apple Museum to open in Utrecht centre
The founder of Amac is opening a massive, self-funded Apple Museum in Utrecht to celebrate the tech giant's 50th anniversary. The museum offers a chronological journey from Steve Jobs' garage to the latest gadgets, aiming to become a global knowledge hub for tech enthusiasts.