AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDutch Aviation Tax: The Dutch government keeps Curaçao and other Caribbean parts of the Kingdom in the lowest flight-tax bracket for 2027, but the Council of State is questioning whether the legal basis for different rates is sound. Energy & Markets: EU gas storage fell to record lows for the time of year, with LNG refilling stalling as cargoes head to Asia instead—raising pressure for a tough winter. Household Economy: The CPB expects Dutch purchasing power to dip slightly in 2027 (first decline in years), driven by tax changes, while 2026 remains modestly positive. Sustainable Aviation Fuel: The Netherlands’ €290m SAF support aims to build production capacity, with potential output of about 285,000 tonnes a year. Water Cooperation: Dutch-Bangladesh public-private water projects are expanding “last mile” access to safe drinking water in climate-vulnerable areas. Corporate/Tech: Wingtech reports a sharp H1 loss tied to restrictions affecting Nexperia’s Dutch operations, while Mistral’s compute financing plan gains major European backers including ASML. Business & Society: Vereniging Eigen Huis warns of aggressive sales tactics for heat pumps and batteries; and a court case highlights fraud risks on Marktplaats after sickly, unvaccinated puppies were sold.
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