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How convivial it all was again in and around The Hague on the third Tuesday of September. Angry farmers with tractors, hay fires along the motorways, disruption on the railways. A government that, like its predecessors, gets no further than analysing the problems. The social partners and the House of Representatives are invited to put forward ideas for solutions. And in the meantime, we are becoming poorer and poorer.
Tripolis' head office has moved from Hulsberg to Aziëlaan 22, 6199 AG Maastricht-Airport (second floor).
I first met Marrigje in 2003. She was already working at De Jong at the time. Together with Nicolette and Marianne, she formed the secretarial team. Whenever the telephone rang, Marrigje was ready to assist clients in a friendly, helpful and professional manner. I first met Marrigje in 2003. She was already working at De Jong at the time. Together with Nicolette and Marianne, she formed the secretarial team. Whenever the telephone rang, Marrigje was ready to assist clients in a friendly, helpful and professional manner.
More and more people are using e-bikes, heavy electric cargo bikes, e-scooters and other light electric vehicles (LEVs). According to the Ministry, the current regulatory framework no longer adequately reflects these developments. New rules are therefore being prepared.
For business owners, building up supplementary pension provision through an annuity product can be tax-efficient. The available options have been expanded considerably in recent years. In 2026, you may also be able to make use of unused annual pension contribution allowance from the preceding ten years.
From 1 January 2027, employers will face a new payroll tax charge on passenger cars that are not fully electric. This is referred to as the pseudo-final payroll tax levy. The measure will apply in addition to the employee's normal taxable benefit for private use of a company car and may therefore represent a substantial additional cost for the employer. It is therefore important to review existing lease agreements, planned vehicle replacements and future company-car policy now.
• Netherlands GDP growth forecast for 2026: 0.8% down (source: DNB)
• German GDP growth forecast for 2026: 1.4% up (source: ifo Institute)
• Energy prices rising (source: UnitedConsumers)
Her acne reveals that she is still leaving her teenage years behind. She is very modest, even somewhat shy, yet at the same time self-assured. She lives in Kleinarl, a village neighbouring Grossarl in the province of Salzburg. When she hears that we are heading to a large music store, she quietly mentions that she plays music herself. She is a member of the local brass band, which is scheduled to perform that evening. Unfortunately, she cannot be there because she has to work. The dilemma is palpable. Yet she has chosen her job at the hotel where we are staying.