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Summer update SDE++ subsidy scheme: 2022 and beyond

In the Netherlands, producers of renewable energy or carbon-reducing technologies can apply for a subsidy on the basis of the Stimulation of Sustainable Energy Production and Climate Transition subsidy scheme. This subsidy scheme is a crucial instrument to achieve the Dutch government’s climate goals. In this ILO…

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EU General Court approves new European Commission policy on below-threshold merger notifications

On 26 March 2021, the European Commission (Commission) published new Guidance on the application of the referral mechanism set out in Article 22 of the Merger Regulation to certain categories of cases (the Guidance), see also our previous blog. Through the new Guidance, the Commission encourages Member States…

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Foreign subsidies regulation: the next new tool in the European Commission’s toolbox?

In May 2021, the European Commission (the Commission) published a proposal for a Regulation on foreign subsidies distorting the EU’s internal market. According to the Commission, foreign subsidies seem to have facilitated the acquisition of EU undertakings, influenced investment decisions, distorted trade in services or otherwise influenced the behaviour…

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Foreign direct investment screening in the Netherlands – FAQ

Much like in other EU Member States, Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) screening has become a hot topic in the Netherlands. Although the Netherlands has FDI-like rules for certain specific sectors, general FDI legislation is not yet in place. However, this is about to change: On 17 May 2022, Dutch Senate adopted…

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Stek in the 2022 edition of the Legal 500 guide

Clients and peers are again full of praise for Stek in the 2022 edition of the prestigious legal directory Legal 500. Stek has been ranked for all its practice areas for years now and a large number of its lawyers are listed in this directory. This year there are listings…

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Stek in Chambers Europe 2022

In the 2022 edition of the authoritative directory Chambers Europe Stek is again recommended for its practice areas that are listed in that guide. Stek is described as “very responsive and personal: the team shows you that your transaction really matters”. According to a client, the lawyers are “knowledgeable,…

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Offshore wind energy developments in the Netherlands: road to 2030 and beyond

Offshore wind energy plays a vital role in achieving the Netherlands’ climate goals and the transition to a zero-carbon energy supply by 2050. With the fulfillment of offshore wind energy capacity targets for 2023 in sight, the government aims to pick up the pace by setting ambitious follow-up targets for…

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Green horizons: new regulation for green hydrogen in the Netherlands

Both the EU and the Netherlands consider green hydrogen essential to decarbonize their industrial processes and energy supply in order to achieve their climate goals. Therefore, they are taking measures to scale up the production and use of green hydrogen. In this ILO article Veii Jacobs, and Jan…

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Foreign direct investment screening in the Netherlands - FAQ

Much like in other EU Member States, Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) screening has become a hot topic in the Netherlands. Although the Netherlands has FDI-like rules for certain specific sectors, general FDI legislation is not yet in place. However, a proposal for general FDI legislation has recently been sent to…