https://www.government.nl/https://www.government.nl/documents/2026/04/01/national-semiconductor-vision-2035---ambitions-for-the-dutch-semiconductor-industryReport on the national vision for the future of the Dutch semiconductor industry, outlining the path towards 2035, including strategic choices and associated investment windows.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMTdoc-69faf5c46eab33812e3918ebhttps://www.government.nl/latest/news/2025/09/29/all-eu-countries-join-semicon-coalition-to-secure-technological-leadershipFrom artificial intelligence to critical infrastructure and defense: semiconductors power the technologies that define our future in terms of prosperity, innovation, resilience and competitiveness. By signing the Declaration of the Semicon...Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:46:00 GMTdoc-69b7d48989dcefe54681b50chttps://www.government.nl/documents/2023/03/10/letter-to-parliament-on-additional-export-control-measures-concerning-advanced-semiconductor-manufacturing-equipmentLetter from Minister Schreinemacher for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation to the House of Representatives on the additional export control measures concerning advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment.Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:36:00 GMTdoc-69b7d3fd89dcef768a819d28https://www.government.nl/documents/2025/03/12/common-statement-kick-off-semicon-coalitionIn this statement, European countries agree to strengthen their position in the global semiconductor industry.Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:34:00 GMTdoc-69b7d48061eb450ba222255chttps://www.government.nl/documents/2022/10/31/reaching-breaking-pointThis report outlines pending disruptions in CRM value chains on which the EU relies for its access to semiconductors required for the energy transition. An action plan is proposed that includes for the Netherlands and the EU to deal with the risks...Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:53:00 GMTdoc-69b7d40289dcef21f8819de4https://www.government.nl/documents/2023/12/21/parliamentary-letter-dutch-efforts-strengthening-the-semiconductor-ecosystem-in-geopolitical-turbulent-timesMinister Adriaansens (Economic Affairs and Climate Policy) and Minister Van Leeuwen (Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation) inform the House of Representatives about the use of the Dutch semiconductor ecosystem.Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:44:00 GMTdoc-69b7d40861eb45b39c2215cchttps://www.government.nl/documents/2025/05/27/progress-report-on-the-semiconductor-industry-in-a-changing-geopolitical-climateLetter of 27 May 2025 to the President of the House of Representatives from the Minister of Economic Affairs, in conjunction with the Minister of Education, Culture and Science, the Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, the Minister of...Tue, 27 May 2025 07:07:00 GMTdoc-69b7d43d89dcefbc8481a904https://www.government.nl/latest/weblogs/the-work-of-the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs/2023/interview-ambassador-hyoung-chan-choeOn 12 and 13 December, King Willem-Alexander received the South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, during a state visit to the Netherlands. Mr. Hyoung-chan Choe is the ambassador of the Republic of Korea (ROK) in the Netherlands. Today, he looks...Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:44:00 GMTdoc-69b7d40361eb45e70022154ahttps://www.government.nl/themes/economy/export-controls-of-strategic-goodsMilitary goods (such as guns) and dual-use goods (such as night vision devices and certain chemicals) can pose a threat to security. Companies that trade in such goods must therefore comply with strict rules. The same applies to companies that...Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:58:44 GMTdoc-69b7d47889dcefc4f181b2f4https://www.government.nl/latest/news/2025/03/12/european-countries-agree-to-strengthen-position-in-semiconductor-industryAt the initiative of minister Beljaarts of Economic Affairs of The Netherlands, 9 countries have established the Semicon Coalition in Brussels at 12 March 2025. The responsible ministers of Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy,...Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMTdoc-69b7d48061eb458362222551https://www.government.nl/latest/news/2025/01/15/klever-export-controls-on-advanced-semiconductor-manufacturing-equipment-to-be-tightenedOn 1 April 2025 the Netherlands will modify its national export control measure for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. As of that date more types of technology will be subject to a national authorisation requirement.Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMTdoc-69b7d44f89dcef21f881ad08https://www.government.nl/latest/news/2024/09/06/the-netherlands-expands-export-control-measure-advanced-semiconductor-manufacturing-equipmentAs of 7 September 2024, the national export control measure applicable to advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment will be expanded, making more types of equipment subject to a national authorisation requirement. The change was announced by...Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:00:00 GMTdoc-69b7d42489dcefc4f181a3b2https://www.government.nl/themes/economy/intellectual-property/protection-of-intellectual-propertyInventors, designers, developers and authors can protect the ideas they have developed, for instance by means of copyright or patents. The aim is to prevent others from wrongly profiting from their creations or inventions. It also gives them an...Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:03:23 GMTdoc-69b7d44461eb456d7f221ecehttps://www.government.nl/documents/2026/2/11/joint-statement-between-the-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-the-trade-minister-of-the-republic-of-korea-and-the-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-the-minister-of-foreign-trade-and-development-of-the-kingdom-of-the-netherlandsJoint statement between the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Trade Minister of the Republic of Korea and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Foreign Trade and Development of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on the occasion of the...Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:35:00 GMTdoc-69b9119089dceff02881d302https://www.government.nl/themes/economy/enterprise-and-innovationEntrepreneurs create jobs and boost economic growth. They also develop new products that address social issues, like digital healthcare solutions that allow people to live at home for longer. The government supports innovative enterprise, by...Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:47:10 GMTdoc-69cd311ebc0d162dfe014c9ahttps://www.government.nl/documents/2023/04/12/franco-dutch-pact-for-innovation-and-sustainable-growthOn 12 April 2023 the Netherlands and France signed a Pact for innovation and sustainable growth. This pact will enable joint work in areas such as semiconductors, quantum technology, the decarbonization of the industry, the food transition and...Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:30:00 GMTdoc-69b7d43c89dcef072581a8c4https://www.government.nl/latest/weblogs/the-work-of-the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs/2023/netherlands-receives-president-yoon-suk-yeol-of-the-republic-of-korea-during-state-visitOn 12 and 13 December, King Willem-Alexander received the South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, during his state visit to the Netherlands. Peter van der Vliet is the Dutch ambassador in the Korean capital of Seoul. He talks about the relationship...Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:32:00 GMTdoc-69b7d3ff61eb45edc02214bdhttps://www.government.nl/documents/2023/12/13/joint-statement-between-the-government-of-the-republic-of-korea-and-the-government-of-the-kingdom-of-the-netherlandsHis Excellency Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea (hereinafter also referred to as “the RoK”) and His Excellency Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (hereinafter referred to as “the NL” ) met on the occasion...Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:55:00 GMTdoc-69b7d3e289dcef4b858199f4https://www.government.nl/latest/news/2024/03/28/the-netherlands-to-invest--euro-2.5-billion-to-strengthen-business-climate-for-chip-industry-in-brainport-eindhovenFound in objects from telephones to solar panels and medical equipment, microchips play a crucial role in everyday life. Dutch businesses and knowledge institutions lead the way in the global chip industry. But in the Brainport Eindhoven region they’re coming up against limits in terms of personnel, space and energy. The Dutch central and regional governments have made agreements aimed at addressing these problems. This should safeguard the Netherlands’ position as an attractive business environment for the semiconductor industry and its suppliers. This industry is important for the Netherlands' earning capacity, and it provides jobs and contributes to our country's security and autonomy.Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:59:00 GMTdoc-69b7d41b89dcef16a581a1e2https://www.government.nl/documents/2024/07/17/joint-statement-between-the-minister-of-enterprises-and-made-in-italy-of-the-italian-republic-and-the-minister-of-economic-affairs-of-the-kingdom-of-the-netherlandsOn July 17, 2024, we the Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy of the Italian Republic, Adolfo Urso and the Minister of Economic Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Dirk Beljaarts, met in The Hague to discuss bilateral economic relations.Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:46:00 GMTdoc-69b7d3f789dcef437e819c66