This issue contains 4 sections.
News - Budget
Decreasing deficit in spite of disappointing economy
The year 2012 was largely eclipsed by disappointing developments, such as economic downturn, increasing unemployment and ...
Review of development cooperation well under way
The government’s fundamental review of development cooperation is well under way. The 2013 budget has a stronger focus on the ...
Foreign policy: in the interests of Dutch citizens and businesses
Security, prosperity and freedom for Dutch citizens and businesses depend on a vigorous foreign policy. The government promotes ...
Budget Memorandum 2013: Shock-proof government finances and a resilient economy
The Netherlands is a prosperous country, but as a result of two recessions in four years the economy has suffered. In the years to ...
Spring Memorandum 2012 and Budget Agreement 2013: Taking one’s responsibility in a time of crisis
The Spring Memorandum 2012 has been realised in financially, economically and politically uncertain times. The current budget of ...
Government sends budget package to Brussels
Minister of Finance De Jager today sent the Dutch stability program to the European Commission. The budget package, which was ...
European agreements to be embedded in Sustainable Public Finances Act
The Netherlands plans to embed the recent European agreements on budget discipline in a Sustainable Public Finances Act. The Bill ...
Foreign policy: for the Dutch people and Dutch interests in the world
Today more than ever, the Netherlands’ foreign policy is putting Dutch interests first, with a stronger commitment to the pillars ...
Budget Memorandum 2012: steady course in uncertain times
The unrest in the euro zone, the declining growth of world trade and the lack of confidence on the financial markets result in ...
The Netherlands supports Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Between now and 2013, the Netherlands will invest €163.5 million in the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. On ...
