AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoEU Aviation Policy: The European Commission approved the Netherlands’ first EU sustainable aviation fuel state-aid schemes under the Clean Industrial Deal, unlocking €290m to help build scarce eSAF capacity as ReFuelEU ramps up blending from 2025. Macro Watch: Dutch inflation edged up to 3.1% in July, driven mainly by a 9.7% jump in energy and motor fuel prices; CBS will publish final details on Aug. 11. Economy: GDP grew 0.4% in Q2 2026 (after 0.3% in Q1), with household and public spending leading, while trade balance softened slightly. Energy & Logistics: The Rhine hit record-low levels at the German-Dutch border, forcing ships to sail lighter and pushing transport costs up sharply. Semiconductors: ASML faces renewed pressure as China pushes domestic DUV chipmaking tools, adding to the squeeze from US export restrictions. Corporate Moves: dsm-firmenich beat Q2 forecasts with like-for-like sales growth accelerating to 6%; Orkla agreed to buy Dutch confectionery The European Candy Group; Hilton Food will sell its Dutch vegan unit Dalco for £5.4m. Water Management: Water boards agreed on local measures to protect drinking water, but no immediate national drought restrictions.
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