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Rhine and Danube low-water crisis hits historic extremes

18 clusters · 343 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Rhine and Danube river droughts disrupt European shipping and tourism

The low-water crisis on the Rhine and Danube has intensified into a historic hydrological drought. By late September 2026, the Rhine reached extreme lows: the Düsseldorf gauge hit a record minus 3 centimeters, while the

Nitrogen policy debate intensifies amid permit and local's

48 clusters · 141 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Dutch agricultural groups challenge Noord-Brabant nitrogen policies

The nitrogen reduction debate in the Netherlands continues to evolve through regional implementation and legal challenges. In Drenthe, the ‘Future-Oriented Rural Area Drenthe’ program targets a 30 percent reduction in am

Dutch housing market: slowing growth and legislative shifts

50 clusters · 116 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Netherlands housing market trends show rising costs and inheritance impacts

The Dutch housing market continues to face slowing price growth and rising mortgage costs. In September 2026, mortgage rates for ten-year fixed contracts with National Mortgage Guarantee (NHG) reached 4.21%, the highest

Netherlands proposed tax policy changes

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Netherlands Tax Plan 2027 introduces income tax and waste levy changes

The Dutch government is proposing several fiscal adjustments as part of its upcoming tax planning. Initial proposals for the 2027 Tax Plan included increasing the Energy Investment Allowance to 45.5% to promote sustainab

Dutch aviation tax dispute

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Netherlands to lower long-haul flight tax from 2027

Airlines including Ryanair, Corendon, and Transavia have voiced strong opposition to the Dutch government’s plan to increase flight taxes starting in January. The Jetten cabinet proposed raising the tax to 49 euros for m