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Netherlands Unveils New Law to Clarify Rules for Freelancers

Netherlands Unveils New Law to Clarify Rules for Freelancers

The Hague, Thursday 1 October 2026
The Dutch government has launched a consultation for the Zelfstandigenwet, establishing a ‘safe harbour’ for genuine freelancers with strict criteria, including a minimum of three clients over two years.

Dutch Data Centres Hide Vital Energy and Water Use

Dutch Data Centres Hide Vital Energy and Water Use

Amsterdam, Thursday 1 October 2026
An investigation reveals most Dutch data centres conceal their environmental impact, despite EU laws, as one Microsoft facility alone consumes 1% of the nation’s electricity.

Amazon acquires Dutch database startup DuckDB Labs to boost cloud technology

Amazon acquires Dutch database startup DuckDB Labs to boost cloud technology

Amsterdam, Thursday 1 October 2026
Amazon Web Services has acquired Amsterdam-based DuckDB Labs to strengthen its analytics. Crucially, the popular open-source software will remain free under an independent foundation.

Netherlands to Tax Realised Investment Gains from 2028 in Major Wealth Tax Shake-Up

Netherlands to Tax Realised Investment Gains from 2028 in Major Wealth Tax Shake-Up

The Hague, Wednesday 30 September 2026
The Dutch government will introduce a realised capital gains tax in 2028, halving tax-free allowances and drawing hundreds of thousands more savers and investors into the tax net.

Why Benelux Tech Companies Are Urgently Overhauling Their Artificial Intelligence Systems

Why Benelux Tech Companies Are Urgently Overhauling Their Artificial Intelligence Systems

Amsterdam, Tuesday 29 September 2026
Strict compliance requirements under the newly enforced European AI Act are forcing Dutch and Belgian tech enterprises to radically rebuild their data pipelines and cloud infrastructure to ensure sovereignty.

How the Netherlands Became a Leading Hub for Green and Deep Tech Investment

How the Netherlands Became a Leading Hub for Green and Deep Tech Investment

Amsterdam, Tuesday 29 September 2026
Newly released data reveals the Netherlands hosts 256 ESG-focused and 119 deep tech venture capital firms, cementing Amsterdam’s position as a major European hub for sustainable technology funding.

Relaunched Dutch Social Network Hyves Criticised for Relying on US Technology

Relaunched Dutch Social Network Hyves Criticised for Relying on US Technology

Amsterdam, Sunday 27 September 2026
Despite promoting itself as a champion of European digital sovereignty, the newly relaunched Dutch platform Hyves faces heavy criticism for its deep reliance on United States technology infrastructure.

The Netherlands builds sovereign cloud to cut reliance on big tech

The Netherlands builds sovereign cloud to cut reliance on big tech

The Hague, Sunday 27 September 2026
The Dutch government is actively developing a sovereign digital infrastructure, testing open-source alternatives to major software providers to secure national data and boost European technological autonomy.

Amsterdam Fintech Duqu Raises €1.5 Million to Fast-Track Invoice Payments

Amsterdam Fintech Duqu Raises €1.5 Million to Fast-Track Invoice Payments

Amsterdam, Sunday 27 September 2026
Amsterdam-based Duqu has raised €1.5 million in pre-seed funding. Its proprietary AI engine automates 95% of credit checks, allowing instant cash advances on unpaid B2B invoices.

Netherlands Launches Multi-Billion Euro Fund to Keep Tech Startups at Home

Netherlands Launches Multi-Billion Euro Fund to Keep Tech Startups at Home

The Hague, Friday 25 September 2026
Backed by €3.3 billion from selling German grid assets, the new Dutch national investment fund aims to leverage €30 billion to stop innovative startups fleeing abroad.