The Ministry promotes the Netherlands as a country of enterprise with a strong international competitive position and an eye for sustainability. It is committed to creating an excellent entrepreneurial business climate, by creating the right conditions and giving entrepreneurs room to innovate and grow. By paying attention to nature and the living environment. By encouraging cooperation between research institutes and businesses. This is how we enhance our leading positions in agriculture, industry, services and energy and invest in a powerful, sustainable country. 

Budget and annual report

For the budget of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate please go to Rijksbegroting.nl Chapters XIII (Economic Affairs) and XIV (Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality).

Vacancies

For details of all current vacancies and further information about working for the Dutch Government please go to werkenvoornederland.nl.

Featured

  1. Heleen Herbert

    Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate

    Image: Martijn Beekman
    Read more

  2. Stientje van Veldhoven-van der Meer

    Minister of Climate and Green Growth

    Image: Martijn Beekman
    Read more

  3. Willemijn Aerdts

    Minister for the Digital Economy and Sovereignty

    Image: Martijn Beekman
    Read more

  4. Jo-Annes de Bat

    Minister for Energy Infrastructure and Nuclear Affairs

    Image: Martijn Beekman
    Read more

News

  1. Telephone conversation between Minister Karremans and Chinese Minister Wang

    Minister Karremans (Economic Affairs): “This afternoon, I spoke with the Chinese Minister of Commerce, His Excellency Wang ...

    21-10-202514:00
    Read more

  2. Minister of Economic Affairs invokes Goods Availability Act

    On Tuesday, 30 September 2025, the Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs invoked the Goods Availability Act (Wet beschikbaarheid ...

    12-10-202521:30
    Read more

  3. All EU countries join Semicon Coalition to secure technological leadership

    From artificial intelligence to critical infrastructure and defense: semiconductors power the technologies that define our future ...

    29-09-20258:46
    Read more

  4. Government adjusts requirements for new offshore wind farm

    In October this year, companies can compete for the permit for the construction and operation of a new wind farm in the North ...

    16-05-202518:09
    Read more

  5. D9+ Ministerial Meeting for digital technology and connectivity in Amsterdam

    Minister Dirk Beljaarts of Economic Affairs of the Netherlands will host the D9+ Ministerial Meeting in Amsterdam on Wednesday 26 ...

    19-03-202510:45
    Read more

  6. European countries agree to strengthen position in semiconductor industry

    At the initiative of minister Beljaarts of Economic Affairs of The Netherlands, 9 countries have established the Semicon ...

    12-03-20259:00
    Read more
More news