Economic Report Dutch version
There is pressure to address the problem of plastic packaging waste. Advanced recycling is mentioned as a promising solution and can complement existing recycling methods, accelerating the transition to a circular economy.
Economic Quarterly Report
We made small downward revisions to our projections for the Dutch economy following the announcement of a hard lockdown on December 14.
Economic Quarterly Report Dutch version
Following the economic decline of an estimated 4.2 percent this year, we expect the economy to grow by 2.4 percent in both 2021 and 2022. Unemployment is expected to rise to 5.5 percent by the end of 2021.
Economic Quarterly Report
Underneath the surface of the macroeconomic turbulence, we see a variety of developments between and among sectors in the Netherlands. But a total recovery is not in the cards for 2021. Sectors are effected by both the economic downturn and the corona restrictions.
Dutch Housing Market Quarterly Dutch version
Dutch house prices have risen again sharply in the past year, with larger homes gaining in popularity. However, despite the coronavirus crisis there is no evidence yet of accelerating migration away from the four largest cities. We expect prices to rise further in 2021 and 2022.
Economic Update
We expect the economic impact of the partial lockdown to be smaller than the intelligent lockdown last spring, but consumer spending and investments will be hit hard. Because of the partial lockdown, the government announced extra support in the third support package.
Special Dutch version
The EU Taxonomy is a new ‘green language’ that helps to identify sustainable investments. Large public-interest companies within the EU will soon be required to report which part of their turnover and expenditure is in line with this.
Special
Economic convergence is a prerequisite for a stable Eurozone in the long run, but this may be hard to achieve. In the short term it might be more rewarding to investigate the possibilities of narrowing the gap in competitiveness.
Economic Update Dutch version
Extra expenditures due to the corona crisis make governmental finances deteriorate. The recovery of consumption is slow but the third support package and some fiscal measures are likely to stimulate domestic demand.
Economic Quarterly Report Dutch version
The Dutch economy is expected to contract by 5.2% in 2020. Measures to combat corona, uncertainty and rising unemployment are making the recovery patchy.