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The Netherlands and Europe’s Gateway Economy

Thursday, June 11, 2026

The Netherlands has built its prosperity on connectivity. From ports and airports to digital networks and advanced technology ecosystems, the country functions as one of Europe’s most interconnected economic systems. Yet in a fragmenting world, the foundations of that model are increasingly being tested.

Friday, May 22, 2026

The Netherlands became Europe’s digital mainport through openness, connectivity and infrastructure pragmatism. But as AI traffic, cloud concentration and semiconductor geopolitics intensify, the country increasingly faces a deeper question about sovereignty, leverage and dependency.

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