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Budget Memorandum 2009: Dutch economy on course

News item | 16-09-2008

The 2009 Budget Memorandum shows that the Dutch economy is in good shape despite global economic turbulence. Although the Netherlands has not been left unscathed en its economy is cooling, the national budget shows a surplus.

The government's plans are being implemented, purchasing power is being maintained, employment is being promoted, and innovation and profitability are being stimulated.

Budget Day

The Budget Memorandum appears every year on Budget Day ('Prinsjesdag') and sets out the government's main plans and their financial impact. It also describes the current state of the economy.

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