After months of uncertainty and stalled implementation, the EU closed 2025 with long-awaited clarity on its sustainability rulebook. In December, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union […]
From Regulation to Resilience: Understanding Europe’s Sustainability Shift Read More »
The consumer price index (CPI) measures the average change in prices of goods and services purchased by households in the Netherlands. It serves as a key indicator of inflation by
Update 2026 – Consumer Price Index and Inflation in the Netherlands Read More »
A growing number of European citizens are expressing concern about security, stability, and geopolitical uncertainty, according to the European Parliament’s latest Eurobarometer survey published in January 2026. The findings suggest
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France has firmly positioned itself as one of Europe’s most ambitious players in artificial intelligence. From national strategy to industrial deployment, AI is widely viewed as a cornerstone of Industry
Germany was among the first countries to recognise the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI). In 2018, it demonstrated early vision and leadership by launching a national AI strategy aimed
Artificial Intelligence in Germany: Between Strategic Ambition and Societal Unease Read More »
The Dutch political parties D66, CDA and VVD have decided to form a new national government as a minority cabinet following months of negotiations after the October 2025 general election.
Dutch Parties Agree to Form Minority Cabinet After Extended Coalition Talks Read More »
Most people in the Netherlands can expect a small boost to their disposable income in 2026, following a series of adjustments to the income tax system and social contributions. While
Dutch Tax Reforms in 2026: Modest Income Gains Across the Board Read More »
IFRS 15 prescribes the accounting for revenue from sales of goods and rendering of services to a customer. The standard applies only to revenue that arises from a contract with
Freelancing plays a significant role in the Dutch labour market. As of 2025, approximately 1.2 million people in the Netherlands are registered as self-employed without employees (zzp’ers). However, the legal
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IAS 37 set out the accounting requirements for provisions under IFRS. Under German GAAP, the core legal source for provisions accounting is the HGB. IAS 37 German GAAP Definition &
