Hydrogen Momentum in Rotterdam: The World Hydrogen Summit 2026 opened in Rotterdam with King Willem-Alexander visiting and the ceremonial handover of the first section of the Gasunie hydrogen pipeline network—another step in turning hydrogen from ambition into delivery. Dutch Labour Pressure: Public transport workers in the Netherlands (FNV) have set a national strike for 24 June, targeting planned cuts to pensions and benefits and warning of follow-up action if talks fail. Energy Watch: Dutch TTF gas futures fell about 4% to €48.7/MWh as Middle East tension eased slightly and broader energy prices ended the week lower. Travel Demand Holds Up: A Dutch survey of ~23,000 people finds summer holiday plans are broadly steady—many have already booked—even as inflation, oil prices and geopolitics worry travellers. EU Health/Pharma: The European Commission granted marketing authorisation in the EU for Pharming’s Joenja® and Avanzanite/Agios’ PYRUKYND® for thalassaemia-related anaemia, signalling continued rare-disease momentum. Israel/West Bank: Western leaders including the Netherlands warned Israel against further West Bank settlement expansion, citing international law and rising settler violence.