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Federal Government Challenges State AI Laws with New Task Force and Funding Threats
Washington, Monday, 22 December 2025.
The Trump administration’s sweeping AI executive order establishes a litigation task force to sue states over their artificial intelligence regulations, specifically targeting Colorado’s AI Act and similar laws. The federal strategy includes withholding broadband funding from states with ‘onerous’ AI regulations and introduces unprecedented requirements like auditing algorithms for political bias in employment decisions. This regulatory consolidation replaces the complex patchwork of state-specific AI compliance requirements that businesses have been navigating, while creating new federal obligations for quarterly workforce impact reporting.
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Dutch Government Center Hosts Major Circular Procurement Networking Event
The Hague, Sunday, 21 December 2025.
PIANOo will bring together procurement professionals on January 29, 2026, at The Hague’s historic Remise venue for an afternoon focused on circular and innovative purchasing strategies. The event features economist Paul Schenderling, author of the bestselling ‘There is life after growth,’ opening discussions on sustainable procurement practices. Attendees can choose from specialized sessions covering innovation-oriented purchasing, environmental impact measurement, and sustainable civil engineering across three interactive rounds, concluding with a networking reception.
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Netherlands Signs Defense Innovation Deal to Boost Military Technology Through Regional Partnerships
The Hague, Saturday, 20 December 2025.
Dutch State Secretary Gijs Tuinman signed agreements with regional development companies to accelerate defense innovation using dual-use technologies that serve both civilian and military purposes. This strategic shift toward public-private partnerships aims to strengthen national security capabilities while boosting regional economic growth, with North Holland alone positioning itself to leverage its strong AI, drone, and cybersecurity ecosystem for defense applications.
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Netherlands Privacy Leaders Gather in The Hague to Tackle Digital Age Challenges
The Hague, Sunday, 21 December 2025.
Privacy experts, policymakers, and business leaders will convene on European Data Protection Day for critical discussions on balancing innovation with data protection requirements.
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Dutch Cultured Meat Pioneer Meatable Shuts Down After Funding Drought
Delft, Friday, 19 December 2025.
Meatable, the Delft-based cultured meat startup that raised €70 million since 2021, has ceased operations on December 19, 2025, marking a significant blow to Europe’s alternative protein sector. The company, which received €7.6 million in government innovation subsidies and pioneered cultivated pork technology, failed to secure new investors despite appointing American industry veteran Jeff Tripician as CEO to conquer the US market. The closure highlights the brutal reality facing biotech food startups as high production costs and regulatory hurdles continue to plague the cultured meat industry globally.
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Netherlands Commits €66 Million to Boost Tech Innovation in Semiconductors and Nanotherapy
The Hague, Wednesday, 17 December 2025.
Dutch government launches major funding initiative targeting 12 cutting-edge technology projects over six years. Investment focuses on nanotherapy, semiconductors, food technology, and water innovation to strengthen Netherlands’ competitive position in critical tech sectors.