This paper is an institutional study of the patent systems of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands and its successor states Belgium and the Netherlands in the nineteenth century. The patent law of 1817 gave the state wide discretion to accept or refuse patents and to customise their duration,...

Using an artefactual field experiment, we elicit revealed preferences for solidarity of different age groups toward the same and other age groups among a large, diverse Dutch population sample. Preferences are measured with a solidarity game and linked to a unique administrative database,...

We examine the accessibility and functioning of the patent system in the United Kingdom of the Netherlands, a state that existed between 1815 and 1830. The country's patent law combined an examination process with significant government discretion over a patent's duration and cost. Using our...

This unique insight into the corporate investment in Netherlands examines companies' finance needs and the constraints they face. The 2024 edition also provides insight into the pressing issues facing firms, such as climate change, high energy costs and the green transition. The survey, which...

The VAT Gap represents the difference between expected VAT revenues and those actually collected, reflecting compliance challenges, policy inefficiencies, and enforcement gaps. As part of the European Commission's ongoing efforts to improve VAT compliance and revenue collection, these 27 country...

This report is an analysis of the labour market in the cross-border territory at the Flemish-Dutch border, in particular the geographical territory of the EURES network Scheldemond, that was established in 2003 and officially came to an end in 2023. The territory comprises the Belgian Provinces...

AxisTelecom is a Dutch supplier of covers and other accessories for almost all smartphones and tablets, operating since 2006. Axis Telecom was working on expanding its operations within the European Union by developing and improving its digital platform. They were in contact with Indian web and...

AxisTelecom is a Dutch supplier of covers and other accessories for almost all smartphones and tablets, operating since 2006. Axis Telecom was working on expanding its operations within the European Union by developing and improving its digital platform. They were in contact with Indian web and...

The fall of the Netherlands' cabinet in July 2023 partially stalled the progress of reforms. Prior to that, decision-making on major policy issues and reforms was hindered by coalition disagreements, chiefly on migration reform. Unlike previous cabinet falls, however, fewer issues were...

Global catches of sole species reached 20.779 tonnes in 20221, consisting almost entirely of the common sole. Catches decreased by 43% compared to 2013. In 2022, the EU accounted for 66% of total catches with the Netherlands, France and Belgium as the main producing countries. Main non-EU...

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Netherlands. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

No environmental damage occurrences in the Netherlands have been treated as ELD occurrences even though the Commission considered that the Chemiepack occurrence at Moerdijk was an ELD occurrence. In its report to the Commission under then article 18(1) of the ELD, the Netherlands agreed that the...

Global catches of sole species reached 20.779 tonnes in 20221, consisting almost entirely of the common sole. Catches decreased by 43% compared to 2013. In 2022, the EU accounted for 66% of total catches with the Netherlands, France and Belgium as the main producing countries. Main non-EU...

In today's rapidly changing economic landscape, financial stability plays a crucial role in ensuring individual and societal well-being. Millennials encounter unique financial pressures, including shifting labor markets, high housing costs, and economic uncertainty, which may impact their...

Cedefop's work on qualifications frameworks dates back to 2003. The Centre has contributed to the conceptual development of the European qualifications framework (EQF) and has supported its further implementation, working alongside with the of national authorities and stakeholders to introduce...

The aim is to identify gaps in the monitoring network for Netherlands according to the revised Ambient Air Quality Directive (Directive (EU) 2024/2881). The analysis is conducted considering the data officially reported by Netherlands for the last five years (2019-2023) to EEA's Repornet2. Data...

A large body of literature demonstrates that exposure to major adverse events such as natural disasters affects physical and mental health. Less is known about health consequences of long- term exposure to smaller, recurring shocks such as mining-induced earthquakes. Leveraging data from the...

This policy brief explores the implications of the Netherlands' transposition of the new EU Product Liability Directive (PLD), focusing on its interaction with the Dutch collective action system. As one of the first EU countries to implement PLD and a key hub for mass litigation, the Netherlands...

Despite their importance for the success of firms, the job prospects of the unemployed and overall unemployment, the factors that determine firms' decisions to report vacancies to the Public Employment Service and to hire the unemployed are largely unexplored. We address this research gap by...