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Dutch consumers more pessimistic about the future
The mood among Dutch consumers deteriorated in November. The consumer confidence indicator dropped 5 by points to -37. Consumers were much more apprehensive about the economic situation in...
Dutch economy shrinks considerably
The Dutch economy shrank by 1.1 percent in the third quarter compared to the preceding quarter. In the first two quarters, the Dutch economy had grown by 0.1 percent
Decline household consumption more substantial
Household spending on goods and services was 2.0 percent down in August 2012 from August 2011.The decline is more substantial than in July, when household consumption was 1.6 percent down on one year...
Households spend less on goods and services
Household spending on goods and services was 1.5 percent down in July 2012 from July 2011.The decline is more substantial than in June. This was partly due to a change in tax legislation effective...
Increase government spending to combat effects of climate change
In 2010, the Dutch government spent nearly 1.3 billion euro on actions to address climate change. Important in this respect are energy-saving projects and the promotion of renewable energy sources,...
Household consumption down
Household spending on goods and services was 1.9 percent down in May 2012 from May 2011. The decline was in the same order of magnitude as in the preceding two months.
Household consumption in decline for almost a year
Household spending on goods and services was 2.0 percent down in April 2012 on April 2011. The decline was approximately the same in March (1.8 percent). Consumer spending has been continuously below...
Reversal of consumer confidence among highest incomes
Consumer confidence in the Netherlands has fallen substantially in the space of one year: from -5 in the first quarter of 2011 to -36 in the second quarter of 2012. Among people with the highest...
Decline household consumption slightly less substantial
Household spending on goods and services in December 2011 was 1.3 percent down on twelve months previously. The decline is slightly less substantial than in the preceding months.
Household consumption in decline
Household spending on goods and services in August 2011 was 1.0 percent down on August 2010, whereas in June, household spending was marginally up on one year previously.
Growth Dutch economy slows down
The Dutch economy grew 1.6 percent in the second quarter of 2011 compared to the same period last year. Growth was far below the level of the first quarter, when the economy grew 2.8 percent relative...
Sustainability Monitor - abstract
The monitor shows where the Netherlands is doing well from the point of view of sustainability and where there is cause for concern. The monitor is a contribution to the current debate among...
Sustainable development in the European Union
Sustainability Report of Eurostat (2009)
Indicators of sustainable development
Sustainability Report of Estonia (2009)
Darnaus vystymosi rodikliai. Sustainable Development Indicators
Sustainability Report of Lithuania (2010)
Towards sustainable choices - a nationally and globally sustainable Finland
Sustainability Report of Finland (2007)
Sustainable development indicators in your pocket 2009. An update of the UK Government Strategy indicators
Sustainability Report of UK
More innovation, better education and more environmental awareness required to maintain current prosperity level
The quality of life is high in the Netherlands compared to other European countries, but it seems impossible to retain this level of prosperity in the long run.
Sustainable Development - A Brief Guide 2010. 17 key indicators to measure progress
Sustainability Report of Switzerland (2010)
Sustainable Development Strategy of Latvia until 2030
Sustainability Report of Latvia (2010)
Sustainability Barometer 2011. Headline Indicators
Sustainability Report of Austria (2011)