AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDefence & Procurement: The Netherlands has signed a letter of intent with Sweden to buy Saab’s GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft, with delivery expected in 2031 and Dutch crews gaining access to Swedish jets from 2028 to start training earlier. Labour & Social Policy: Thousands of public-sector workers marched in The Hague against planned €6.5bn social-security cuts ahead of Prinsjesdag, with unions warning reversals won’t protect unemployment support, disability benefits, pensions and healthcare. Energy & Security: A climate activist was arrested over alleged plans for 160 electricity-grid sabotage attacks, including targets in the Netherlands, raising concerns about grid resilience and blackout risk. Trade & Industry: Dutch employers are pushing for new rules for working in extreme heat as summer temperatures rise, citing heat stress and safety protocols. Finance & Risk: European central banks’ gold repatriation trend continues, with the Dutch central bank moving about 86 tonnes from New York to London amid geopolitical and access concerns. Transport & Disruption: A wave of strikes is hitting European transport, with Dutch public transport affected and businesses bracing for disruption. Health & Biotech: Pharming’s Joenja got FDA approval in the US for children aged 4–11 with APDS, making it the first approved treatment for that pediatric group.
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