AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI in Hiring: Indeed reports AI-related job titles in the Netherlands have surged, with 58% of AI mentions now outside the tech sector—employers want practical AI use in marketing, customer service and training. Infrastructure Pressure: A sudden truck ban on the Merwedebrug is costing the transport sector about €1.5m and highlights a wider Dutch problem: aging bridges and tunnels built in the 1950s/60s are struggling with today’s heavier traffic. Business Dynamics: KVK data shows Dutch startups rose 4.8% in Q2 2026 while business closures and bankruptcies fell, with strongest startup growth in Groningen and Drenthe. Energy & Industry: Gasunie is launching a tender for a 10-year offshore wind PPA in the Netherlands, while a North Sea pilot has produced green hydrogen on an operational platform. Trade & Supply Chains: Dutch employers increasingly seek workers skilled in AI, and Europe’s livestock strategy faces backlash as “just lipstick” amid emission-cutting pressure. Cybersecurity: UK-linked agencies warn of the “LAUNDRY BEAR” campaign exploiting Zimbra servers, urging patching and monitoring.
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