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ASML has lifted its revenue forecast for 2026, citing strong demand driven by investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The chip machine maker says customers are expanding capacity, even as possible new export restrictions remain under discussion.

Security removed Extinction Rebellion protesters from ING's annual meeting after they challenged the bank's investment records. While activists questioned the bank's role in the fossil fuel industry and occupied territories, executives maintained that their policy focuses on helping clients transition to greener energy.

The Netherlands and Colombia are convening a landmark summit in Santa Marta to establish a concrete strategy for moving away from fossil fuels. As global energy prices remain volatile, ministers and environmental groups are debating whether the talks will lead to genuine policy shifts or remain limited to diplomatic gestures.

Two major universities in Brabant are partnering to launch a master’s degree focused on bridging the gap between data technology and business management. Starting in 2026, the programme will train professionals to help organisations turn data into practical results. The course will be available in both English and Dutch to suit the needs of local and international sectors.

Prime Minister Rob Jetten says talks with President Donald Trump were frank and constructive, even if major differences remain. The meeting covered global conflicts, NATO, and defence spending, against a backdrop of tension over Iran and Europe’s role on the world stage.

Eindhoven Airport has achieved its highest-ever profit, driven by rising passenger numbers and steady revenue growth. At the same time, the airport faces capacity limits, with major terminal and runway works planned over the coming years. These projects are expected to affect operations in the short term.

D66 has come out against the proposed asylum laws in the Senate, saying they are poorly designed and unlikely to work. With D66 opposed, the government needs CDA support to secure a majority, but it remains unclear whether the party will agree. Senator Boris Dittrich questioned whether the legislation would bring fair and effective control over migration.

Waterschap Limburg says it can now remove more than 80 percent of pharmaceutical residues from wastewater, far more than with standard treatment. The new method has already improved water quality in the Eyserbeek, and the water board hopes it will support wider efforts to protect drinking water and aquatic life.