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Rabobank CEO Stefaan Decraene says the Dutch government’s nitrogen package provides long-awaited certainty for farmers and could help unlock stalled permit procedures. While acknowledging concerns among some farmers, he argues that action is needed and says the focus must now shift to effective implementation.

Farmers across the Netherlands are stepping up their opposition to new nitrogen reduction targets. Large demonstrations took place in Borculo and other towns, while organisers say larger actions are planned for August and Prinsjesdag.

More people are enrolling in university teacher training programmes, marking the second year of strong growth. UNL says the increase is welcome at a time when schools face a persistent teacher shortage. The largest rise is in one‑year master’s programmes.

Randstad is growing again after a period of weaker results, helped by rising demand in North America and parts of Europe. The company says temporary work is becoming more attractive as businesses face uncertainty and new technological and defence‑related pressures. Its chief executive expects progress to continue through the rest of the year.

Students from Eindhoven have built a solar-powered ambulance that could bring healthcare to remote communities with limited infrastructure. The vehicle will be tested in Kenya to assess how it performs in real-world medical situations.

North Brabant and South Holland say they understand the truck ban on the Merwedebrug but warn that it creates major accessibility problems. The ban follows safety concerns about the bridge’s structure, and trucks now face long detours. A nearby alternative route is also closed for renovation, adding further pressure on the region.

ASML plans to reward employees with a one-off share package worth €20,000, provided they remain with the company until 2030. The announcement follows another strong quarter for the chip equipment maker, which continues to benefit from growing demand linked to artificial intelligence.

A cyberattack on Secureholiday has exposed the personal details of more than 41,000 Dutch campers and affected hundreds of campsites across Europe. The company says financial information was not compromised, but some customers later became victims of phishing scams