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Netherlands Shelves Controversial Wealth Tax Reform Plans

Netherlands Shelves Controversial Wealth Tax Reform Plans

The Hague, Tuesday 1 September 2026
The Dutch coalition has shelved its controversial Box 3 wealth tax reform, saving investors from taxes on unrealised gains but costing the treasury €2.5 billion annually.

Amazon Acquires the Amsterdam Startup Behind DuckDB

Amazon Acquires the Amsterdam Startup Behind DuckDB

Amsterdam, Monday 31 August 2026
Amazon Web Services has acquired Amsterdam-based DuckDB Labs. Crucially, the database—which processes three million daily downloads—will remain free and open-source under an independent foundation.

How European Recycling Regulations Threaten Small Online Retailers

How European Recycling Regulations Threaten Small Online Retailers

Brussels, Sunday 30 August 2026
A Dutch e-commerce startup faces €4,300 in annual packaging compliance fees to clear just €130 of actual recycling liabilities, highlighting the disproportionate burden of EU regulations on small businesses.

European Governments Exposed to Russian-Linked Security Software

European Governments Exposed to Russian-Linked Security Software

The Hague, Saturday 29 August 2026
European public institutions and green energy firms are using a password manager supervised by Russia’s FSB, posing severe national security risks despite marketing itself as a European product.

Keeping Innovation Local: How Europe Plans to Close Its Tech Funding Gap

Keeping Innovation Local: How Europe Plans to Close Its Tech Funding Gap

Amsterdam, Saturday 29 August 2026
CFA Society Netherlands will host an Amsterdam roundtable in October 2026, exploring how European pension funds can back late-stage startups to prevent them from seeking foreign capital.

Dutch Internet Providers Introduce Strict New Rules to Tackle Online Abuse

Dutch Internet Providers Introduce Strict New Rules to Tackle Online Abuse

Amsterdam, Friday 28 August 2026
Updated Dutch internet codes of conduct now align with EU laws, forcing service providers to assess and remove reported illegal online content within a strict one-working-day deadline.

Why Tech Experts Must Take the Lead on European Cloud Rules

Why Tech Experts Must Take the Lead on European Cloud Rules

Amsterdam, Wednesday 26 August 2026
A Leaseweb executive warns that non-technical policymakers dominate EU cloud rules, urging that practical implementation be handed over to IT experts to avoid critical operational bottlenecks.

Fraud Warning Issued as Scammers Exploit Dutch Payment System Transition

Fraud Warning Issued as Scammers Exploit Dutch Payment System Transition

Apeldoorn, Wednesday 26 August 2026
Dutch authorities warn of a surge in phishing scams exploiting the transition from iDEAL to Wero, with daily fraudulent refund emails peaking at nearly 100 in July.

New Dutch Price Comparison Platform Rejects Paid Ads to Ensure Unbiased Results

New Dutch Price Comparison Platform Rejects Paid Ads to Ensure Unbiased Results

Amsterdam, Tuesday 25 August 2026
Launched on 24 August 2026, Dutch startup PriceScout challenges e-commerce giants by banning paid listings, ranking products solely by price to restore consumer trust.

Danish Tech Firm Secures Funding to Transform Psychiatric Care

Danish Tech Firm Secures Funding to Transform Psychiatric Care

Amsterdam, Saturday 22 August 2026
Copenhagen-based Aisel Health has raised €1.7 million to launch its psychiatric data platform in the UK, aiming to reduce administrative burdens for clinicians.

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