Almost 60 percent of the pensions of working people and pensioners will transfer to the new system at the beginning of 2026. That is what Minister of Social Affairs and Employment Eddy van Hijum expects. It concerns 36 funds that will transfer, including healthcare fund PFZW, metal fund PMT and bpfBOUW. A year later, dozens […]
The past three months were very sunny and at times windy, resulting in more renewable energy being generated than the year before. However, due to a lack of storage space, a lot of electricity is being wasted. On June 21, the sun provided a record amount of solar power, according to figures from Energieopwek.nl, which
The cabinet will likely pause the CO2 levy that the industry has to pay from 2026. However, compensation still needs to be found for the revenues that the government will miss as a result, and possibly also for EU subsidies that are related to the introduction of the climate tax. Outgoing Climate Minister Sophie Hermans
Almost one in eight Dutch people suffer from insomnia. This makes it harder to keep working, according to a study by SEO Economic Research. And that costs society at least 3 billion euros per year. People with severe sleep problems work less, are more often sick, or are less productive in the workplace. They also
The house prices in the Netherlands are rising stronger than expected this year, according to ABN AMRO. The bank now expects a price increase of 8 percent instead of the earlier 7 percent. This is mainly due to higher wages and the shortage of houses. A slight decrease in mortgage interest rates, which makes home
The Dutch economic growth is mainly due to increased government spending. Much more money is going to healthcare and government jobs. Compared to other countries, government spending here forms a large part of the economy. Over 80 percent of the economic growth was due to government spending, reports the statistics agency CBS. The Dutch economy
The Republican majority in the U.S. Senate has approved President Donald Trump’s main spending bill after a marathon session. The bill still needs to be approved by the House of Representatives. Although the Republicans hold 53 of the 100 seats in the Senate, the result was 50-50. Vice President JD Vance was allowed to decide
Car insurance premiums are skyrocketing, according to comparison sites. The average premium increased every month this year. Inflation plays a role, but cars are also becoming heavier and more advanced, which makes repairs more expensive. According to Pricewise, premiums in June were on average 18 percent higher than a year earlier. The increase applies to
The recall of Citroën vehicles announced last month is experiencing difficulties in the Netherlands. Appointments are being rescheduled because replacement airbags are not in stock. The safety system must be replaced due to a dangerous manufacturing defect. Mother company Stellantis recently recalled over 33,000 Citroën C3 and DS3 vehicles in the Netherlands. The cars are
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is becoming increasingly popular in the Netherlands, according to the Netherlands Authority for Financial Markets (AFM). The watchdog saw 17 percent more transactions last year and warns that there are still many payment problems. Controls need to be stricter. Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) allows buyers to pay for a