Economic growth of 1.0 percent in Q2 2024
According to the first estimate from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) based on the data currently available, gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.0 percent in Q2 2024 relative to the previous quarter. The growth in Q2 is mainly due to goods exports. Public consumption and investments also made a positive contribution. The increase in export goods is also related to the growth seen in the manufacturing sector.
Following a low point in mid-2020, economic growth saw a strong recovery and the Dutch economy grew continuously until mid-2022. Then followed almost two years of economic stagnation. However, the Netherlands GDP was slightly larger in Q2 2024 than it was in Q2 2022.
Increases in exports, public consumption and investments
In Q2 2024, exports of goods and services grew by 1.3 percent relative to Q1 2024. Exports of chemical products, food and beverages, machinery and equipment in particular increased. Imports of goods and services rose less rapidly by 0.4 percent. The trade balance made the largest contribution to economic growth in Q2. Public consumption grew by 1.0 percent. The government mainly spent more on healthcare, public administration and the reception of asylum seekers. Investments in fixed assets increased by 0.4 percent. Investments in transportation equipment, homes and machinery were up, in particular. Household consumption decreased by 1.0 percent compared with Q1. Adjusted for price changes, consumers mainly spent less on food, beverages and energy. They also spent less in the accommodation and food services sector. Read more:
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Swedish Chamber Tech Table: Tech Finance & Investment, September 12, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Onno Cusell, Lawyer at TeekensKarstens Advocaten Notarissen, will be a distinguished speaker at the Swedish Chamber Tech Finance and Investment Summit! At this Summit we will bring together top experts, visionary investors, and key decision-makers from the tech finance sectors of Sweden and the Netherlands.
Date: September 12, 2024
Venue: Swedish Chamber of Commerce, Edge Olympic
Fred. Roeskestraat 115, 1076 EE Amsterdam
Onno Cusell, a corporate law specialist at TK, provides expert advice on shareholder disputes, business acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate governance for family businesses and medium to large international companies. With a solid background in corporate and financial law from Leiden University, complemented by a specialization in corporate and commercial law from the Grotius Academy, Onno has been active in advisory and transaction practice since 2014 and was sworn in as a lawyer in 2019. Known for his commitment to quality, clear communication, and constructive collaboration, Onno’s insights will be invaluable to the summit.
The Swedish Chamber Tech Finance and Investment Summit is part of the Chamber’s Tech Table series and hosted by Swedish Chamber of Commerce Patron Member PartInc.
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Swedish Chamber Tech Table: Tech Finance & Investment, September 12, 2024
We are excited to announce that Wilhelmina Eliasson, Investor at the ABN Amro Sustainable Impact Fund, will be a distinguished speaker at the Swedish Chamber Tech Finance and Investment Summit! At this Summit we will bring together top experts, visionary investors, and key decision-makers from the tech finance sectors of Sweden and the Netherlands.
Date: September 12, 2024
Venue: Swedish Chamber of Commerce, Edge Olympic
Fred. Roeskestraat 115, 1076 EE Amsterdam
Wilhelmina Eliasson is an investor at the ABN Amro Sustainable Impact Fund, where she focuses on impact-driven investments in the Nordic region. The fund, managed by ABN Amro, invests in companies across Europe through both venture capital and private equity. Wilhelmina holds an MSc in Business Administration from the University of Amsterdam and has a background in software investment with Amsterdam-based funds, Fortino Capital and Endeit Capital. As a native of Sweden and Finland, Wilhelmina combines her Nordic roots with a Dutch education.
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Women in Leadership September 26, 2024
We're thrilled to announce that Jan Kuiper, Managing Director Nokia Netherlands, will be hosting this year's Women in Leadership - Women in Leadership – Embrace your unique path Conference! This event is organized by the Finnish Dutch Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and takes place on September 26, 2024.
Date: September 26
Venue: Nokia Nederland
Eileen Prendergast is an Experienced Senior Human Resources Manager with a demonstrated history of working in telecommunications and financial services. Strong human resources professional skilled in HR Consulting, Coaching, HR Policies, People Management, and Performance Management. At this event, she will share insights of the initiatives that Nokia is undertaking to create an inclusive workplace that promotes growth opportunities through our women’s talent programs.
Join us in welcoming Eileen and Jan and celebrating women in leadership on September 26!
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Swedish Chamber Tech Table: Tech Finance & Investment, September 12, 2024
We are honoured to introduce Jan Sundelin, Member of the Supervisory Board at Partinc Capital, Board Member of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, and Chairman of the Swe-Cham Tech Committee, as our host and keynote speaker at the Swedish Chamber Tech Finance and Investment Summit. At this Summit we will bring together top experts, visionary investors, and key decision-makers from the tech finance sectors of Sweden and the Netherlands.
Date: September 12, 2024
Venue: Swedish Chamber of Commerce, Edge Olympic
Fred. Roeskestraat 115, 1076 EE Amsterdam
Jan Sundelin is instrumental at Partinc Capital, a leading European investment firm specializing in SaaS and Service as a Software solution. Partinc Capital is dedicated to partnering with entrepreneurs to enhance organizational efficiency and sustainability. Jan's role involves steering strategic investments and supporting business growth through his extensive experience and resources.
Join us to gain insights from Jan on the strategic investment landscape in Sweden and the Netherlands, and the future of technology-driven business growth.
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Swedish Chamber Tech Table: Tech Finance & Investment, September 12, 2024
We are excited to announce that Daniela Weitmann, COO and Compliance Specialist at Golden Suisse, will be a distinguished speaker at the Swedish Chamber Tech Finance and Investment Summit! This Summit will bring together top experts, visionary investors, and key decision-makers from the tech finance sectors of Sweden and the Netherlands.
Date: September 12, 2024
Venue: Swedish Chamber of Commerce, Edge Olympic
Fred. Roeskestraat 115, 1076 EE Amsterdam
Daniela Weitmann is an international executive with 25 years of experience in sales, operations, and brand management across Fortune 500 companies in five industries. She has driven revenue and profits for iconic brands like Nike, Converse, Milka, Toblerone, Wella, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Transitioning into Financial Services and Fintech, she joined DLL, a Rabobank subsidiary, where she revolutionized the industry with innovative solutions as Chief Digital Officer. Currently, she is the COO and Compliance Specialist at Golden Suisse, a Fintech making vaulted bullion accessible via traditional banking systems. Daniela focuses on enhancing client experience and operational scalability for high-net-worth individuals. She is a passionate advocate for gender diversity, she believes in breaking barriers for women in business. Daniela is a Swedish citizen and global businesswoman; she is also an athlete and mother.
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Vattenfall InCharge wins European tender to install 22,000 charging points in the Netherlands
The public charging infrastructure in the Netherlands will get a solid boost in the coming years. Vattenfall InCharge will be installing as many as 22,000 additional charging points over the next few years in Brabant and Limburg, two provinces in the south of the Netherlands.
In recent years, Vattenfall InCharge has installed a total of more than 37,000 public charging points in Limburg and Brabant. Under the new tender, this number will grow to 59,000 over the next few years. Vattenfall, which also installed the first two series of charging stations, came up with the best offer and won the European tender for the project. The two provinces are putting the charging infrastructure out to tender on behalf of the local councils involved.
Fabian Hagmann, Head of E-mobility at Vattenfall, says: “We are honoured by the trust the Dutch provinces Brabant and Limburg have placed in us. Our proven public infrastructure track record demonstrates our reliability as a leading charging point operator in Europe. With our solution, we can actively stabilise the grid and maximise the use of sustainable electricity. As part of our commitment to electrifying transportation, this new concession will expand our charging network across Sweden, the Netherlands, and Germany, to more than 1 Gigawatt, which equals 90,000 charging points.”
Charging point based on charging need
The expansion of the charging infrastructure ties in closely with the energy transition. For the purposes of this tender, both provinces have set high demands for cyber security, price transparency and ease of use, among other factors. For instance, the new charging stations will have a display showing price and charging information. What stands out in particular is that the instalment of the new charging points will be based on predicted use by electric vehicle drivers. This involves looking at where charging demand is highest based on current data.
New charging stations support grid-conscious charging
Vattenfall’s charging stations will support grid-conscious charging, matching charging capacity to available grid capacity, to alleviate grid congestion. Vattenfall can temporarily reduce the power of the charging stations at those spots on the grid where demand for electricity is temporarily too high, for example in evening peak hours when everyone comes home.
For Vattenfall InCharge, this tender marks a third public charging award in one year. It has previously won the tender for the Hague City Council in the Netherlands (5,400 charging points) and the Amsterdam Metropolitan Region (35,000 charging points, in partnership with two other operators).
Photo credits: Vattenfall InCharge
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Women in Leadership September 26, 2024
We are proud to announce that Andrea, Sustainability Strategy Advisor and Founder of MissionC, will moderate the Women in Leadership—Embrace Your Unique Path event!
Date: September 26
Venue: Nokia Nederland
Organized by the Finnish Dutch Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, this event promises inspiring discussions on leadership and empowerment. Andrea is a founder of MissionC, a strategy advisory based in Amsterdam, on a mission to accelerate the sustainability transition on a global scale through a circular economy and embedding ESG factors. An advisor with 15+ years of experience combining Risk Management, Strategy, and Change Management cross-industry, both for the commercial sector and not-for-profit organisations internationally. Helping organisations bring their ideas to life by refining their sustainability strategies, adjusting business models towards circularity, delivering programs and engaging stakeholders. Speaker and trainer on topics related to Circular Economy, Sustainability and Impact.
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