The former Eurogroup president and current mayor of Eindhoven is calling for European industrial policy to be guided by local excellence clusters. In an interview with Table.Briefings, Dijsselbloem argued that the proposed EU Competitiveness Fund and cohesion funds should in the future be channeled more strategically toward such “economic engines”.
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Snap elections are expected this fall in the Netherlands, after far-right leader Geert Wilders collapsed the ruling coalition on Tuesday over disputes surrounding tougher migration policies.
By Stephan Israel
During talks with France and the Netherlands, China emphasized its willingness to deepen its partnership with the EU. Topics included trade, climate action and technology.
By Amelie Richter
Europe is investing too little in research and innovation – and risking its technological sovereignty. Nathanael Liminski (CDU) warns that there is a particular risk of falling behind in future technologies. The NRW Minister for Europe is calling for determined investment, for example in the Einstein Telescope.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Together with a "coalition of the willing," the Netherlands wants to strengthen the semiconductor industry in Europe and better coordinate support measures. Germany is also part of the coalition.
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The Hague has become the first city in the world to ban advertising for products made from fossil fuels. In doing so, the city is following a call from the UN chief.
By Lisa Kuner
The Dutch capital wants to take all cameras from Chinese manufacturers out of circulation over the next five years – for fear of espionage and because of human rights concerns. Other municipalities could follow suit.
By Carolyn Braun
Surprise in Poland, a symbolically significant victory in the Netherlands and a first-time win in Austria: These are the results of the European elections in key EU member states.
By Redaktion Table
It had been expected that Geert Wilders' Eurosceptic and radical right-wing PVV party would win a European election in the Netherlands for the first time. However, according to the initial forecast, the red-green electoral alliance is narrowly ahead.
By Redaktion Table
The Biden administration is increasing pressure on the Netherlands by preventing the leading chip manufacturer ASML from servicing equipment in China. To this end, a US representative will travel to The Hague.
By Redaktion Table
