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South Holland Secures Record 2.4 Billion Euros in EU Funding
The Hague, Thursday, 22 January 2026.
South Holland has achieved a remarkable 74% increase in EU funding compared to the previous period, securing €2.4 billion between 2021 and 2025. This funding supports 2,636 projects across 932 organizations, creating an estimated 36,000 jobs while achieving significant environmental impact with 365,447 tons of CO₂ reduction. The province leads all Dutch regions in EU funding acquisition, with major recipients including TU Delft, TNO, and Leiden University receiving hundreds of millions each for research and innovation initiatives.
Noord-Holland Strengthens Startup Support Through Enhanced Regional Partnership
Haarlem, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
The province of Noord-Holland has revitalized its GO!-NH acceleration program with ROM InWest as a key implementation partner, targeting innovative companies across three specialized tracks: Market Readiness, Scaling Readiness, and Alumni support. The enhanced collaboration aims to create clearer pathways for entrepreneurs while expanding support beyond traditional startups to include established SMEs developing innovative products or services, strengthening the regional innovation ecosystem in one of the Netherlands’ most economically dynamic provinces.
Netherlands Parliament Backs Controversial Tax on Unrealized Investment Gains by 2028
The Hague, Tuesday, 20 January 2026.
Dutch lawmakers reluctantly support a groundbreaking tax system requiring investors to pay annual taxes on paper profits from stocks and bonds, even before selling. The measure aims to generate €2.4 billion yearly revenue.
Iranian Researchers at Dutch Universities Face Crisis as Homeland Protests Turn Deadly
Eindhoven, Monday, 19 January 2026.
Academic life has become unbearable for Iranian researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology as thousands of protesters have been killed in Iran since December 2025. Communication blackouts starting January 8, 2026, have left faculty and students unable to contact family for days. One professor described seeing ‘piles of dead bodies and blood-stained streets’ while struggling to focus on research work.
Netherlands Signs Defense Innovation Pact with Regional Partners to Boost Military Technology
The Hague, Sunday, 18 January 2026.
Dutch Defense State Secretary Gijs Tuinman has signed agreements with regional development organizations across six provinces to accelerate military innovation through public-private partnerships. The nationwide collaboration focuses on dual-use technologies that serve both civilian and military purposes, potentially transforming how the Netherlands develops defense capabilities. This strategic shift leverages regional expertise and business networks to strengthen technological resilience, marking a significant evolution in Dutch defense procurement and innovation strategy.
Dutch Regional Companies Pour One Billion Euros Into Innovation Projects
Netherlands, Sunday, 18 January 2026.
Nine regional development companies across the Netherlands have collectively invested over one billion euros in innovation since 2021, supporting more than 2,500 small and medium enterprises. This unprecedented funding initiative represents one of the largest regional innovation programs in Dutch history, focusing on three critical areas: innovation development, investment facilitation, and internationalization to help businesses scale globally.
Trump Threatens 10% Tariffs on Eight European Nations Over Greenland Standoff
The Hague, Saturday, 17 January 2026.
President Trump announced escalating tariffs on major European allies including the Netherlands, Germany, France, and the UK starting February 1, 2026, rising to 25% by June unless Denmark agrees to sell Greenland to the United States. The unprecedented trade action targets eight NATO members who deployed military personnel to support Denmark’s Arctic reconnaissance mission, marking a dramatic shift in transatlantic relations that could reshape global trade patterns and potentially destabilize the Western alliance.
Former Dutch Deputy PM Sigrid Kaag Appointed to Trump's Gaza Peace Council
The Hague, Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Sigrid Kaag, who stepped down as Netherlands Deputy Prime Minister in 2024, joins an elite international panel tasked with overseeing Gaza’s postwar reconstruction under Trump’s comprehensive peace plan. The council, announced Friday by the White House, brings together prominent figures including former British PM Tony Blair, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to guide Palestinian interim governance.
Dutch Diplomat Sigrid Kaag Named to Trump's Gaza Reconstruction Board
The Hague, Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Former Dutch Deputy Prime Minister Sigrid Kaag joins Trump’s newly unveiled Gaza reconstruction panel, highlighting unexpected international cooperation in Middle East peace efforts. The Board of Peace, announced January 16, 2026, includes prominent figures like Tony Blair, Jared Kushner, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to oversee Gaza’s postwar management under Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
Europe Launches Ambitious 'Made in Europe' Push to Challenge China and US Economic Dominance
Brussels, Saturday, 17 January 2026.
The European Commission is spearheading a French-led initiative to dramatically increase European industrial production, with proposed requirements for 60-80% European content in major investments. This strategic shift represents Europe’s boldest move yet toward economic sovereignty, coming as the bloc faces a record €350 billion trade deficit with China. The upcoming Industrial Accelerator Act will subject foreign investments over €100 million to strict conditions including technology sharing and local hiring requirements, marking a fundamental departure from Europe’s traditionally open market approach.