Economics

Economics

Labor market changes: More rights for flex worker, fewer temporary contracts

The Cabinet is Tackling the Flexibilization of the Labor Market. For Example, Temporary Workers and on-Call Workers Will Receive More Rights. Zero-your contracts will be banned, and the accumulation of temporary contracts will be prevented by a mandatory break of five years. The Cabinet Wants People To Get A Permanent Job Faster. The Number of […]

Economics

United States losing highest creditworthiness

Credit Rating Agency Moody’s Has Downgraded the Credit Rating of the United States. The Country had The Highest Rating But Has Now Lost It Due to the Expected Higher National Debt and because it has to pay more interest. Moody’s Has Lowered the Rating from the Highest Level (AAA) to the Second-Highest Level (AA1). The

Economics

Number of charging points with a quarter, but stagnation threatens

The Number of Charging Points for Electric Cars Increased by A Quarter Last Year. However, experts Expect The Number of Charging Stations to Stagnate Soon Due to the Overcrowded Power Grid and A Shortage of Installers. The Netherlands Must Have A Nationwide, Accessible, And Future-proof Charging Network by 2030. A Charging Point Must BevaIaLable Within

Economics

Pension Fund ABP is investing 1 billion euros in affordable rental properties

ABP Will Invest 1 Billion Euros in the Construction of New Rental Homes. The Pension Fund is Doing This Because “The Housing Shortage in The Netherlands Remains High,” Says ABP Chairman Harmman van Wijnen. ABP, The Largest Pension Fund in The Netherlands, Will Collaborate with Asset Manager CBRE Investment Management. With A Starting Capital of

Economics

Money with my sun bread: that tastes like more

In the De Broeikas section, climate reporter Jeroen Kraan writes every week about what strikes him. This week: Negative electricity prices are a good reason to throw a bread in the oven, not to sprinkle subsidies for solar parks without storage. My solar panels enjoy the beautiful weather, just like me. And because we now

Economics

So many countries pay to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest

The Organization of the Eurovision Song Contest has its own System for Collecting Money. For Example, Financier Germany Contributes Twenty Times More Than Montenegro, But This Ensures Our Eastern Neighbors A Place in the Final. The Netherlands Spends A Total of 500,000 euros Annually on the Song Contest. 250,000 euros is Paid from Tax Money

Economics

On Tuesday again fewer international trains to Belgium due to a strike

Belgian Trade Unions Are Striking Again on Tuesday, which will have consequences for international trains. Several NS International Trains Between Rotterdam and Brussels Are Canceled. The Strike Lasts from Monday 10:00 pm to Tuesday 10:00 pm. As a result, a total of twelve trains from rotterdam to brussels will be canceled and thirteen trains in

Economics

United States losing highest credit rating from important assessor

Credit Rating Agency Moody’s Downgraded the Credit Rating of the United States on Friday. The Country Has Lost Its Highest Rating Due to the Expected Higher National Debt and because it has to pay more interest. Moody’s Has Lowered the Rating From the Highest Level (AAA) to the Second Highest Level (AA1). The Reason is

Economics

Consumer confidence VS is falling to almost lowest level ever

Americans are deeply concerned about the economy in their country. Research from the University of Michigan shows that consumer confidence has fallen to the second-lowest point ever. The University Researches The Confidence of American Households Every Month, and Preliminary Figures for Month Show That This Confidence has Fallen to 50.8. In December 2024, Shortly After

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