According to a report by the Dutch government on February 6, the Netherlands aims to continue attracting foreign investment. As the “Invest in Holland” strategy enters a new phase, the country seeks to maintain its leading position in innovation and resilience in the coming years. Therefore, the Dutch government is placing greater emphasis on the quality rather than the quantity of foreign investments. This means that new investment projects should not only stimulate economic growth but also help the Netherlands prepare for the future.
Led by the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA), “Invest in Holland” plays a crucial role in attracting high-quality foreign investment. In the coming years, the focus will remain on strengthening investments in the Dutch ecosystem. Additionally, “Invest in Holland” will explore opportunities in sectors such as defense, raw materials, and financial technology.
Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy Micky Adriaansens stated: ”Foreign companies make a significant contribution to strengthening our innovation ecosystem and future development. Through the ‘Invest in Holland’ strategy, we ensure that we guide and retain companies that contribute to our economic growth and innovation.”
Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher added: ”Foreign companies provide over one million jobs in the Netherlands and generate nearly 150 billion euros in added value for our economy. We are committed to creating a favorable business environment. The Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency, in cooperation with embassies and consulates worldwide, attracts the most innovative companies to establish themselves in the Netherlands. This brings knowledge and innovation to our country, benefiting society as a whole.”
The Netherlands is an attractive destination for international businesses due to its strong and innovative ecosystem, highly educated workforce, excellent digital infrastructure, and high quality of life. The share of reinvestment projects by existing foreign companies in the Netherlands has increased from 19% of total monitored projects in 2023 to 28% in 2024.
However, businesses also face challenges such as labor shortages, limited environmental space, and power supply constraints, along with increasing government regulatory pressures. To address these issues, Minister Adriaansens is leading the development of a “Business Climate Accord”. This initiative, jointly formulated by the Dutch government and the business sector, aims to eliminate barriers to growth and enhance the Netherlands’ position as one of the world’s most competitive economies.
Source: Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Kingdom of Netherlands