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New step in Dutch formation: PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB aim for extra-parliamentary cabinet
14 Mar 2024
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New integrity rules for Ministers and State Secretaries – good news?
06 Mar 2024
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Revamping the European Parliament: how will it influence your lobbying activities?
05 Mar 2024
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European Due Diligence Legislation in the Doldrums
29 Feb 2024
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Jaap Velema receives Machiavelli Prize 2023
15 Feb 2024
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Forecast European Elections: Heading Towards Campaign Time
06 Feb 2024
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06 Feb 2024
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Public Matters has joined the Netherlands British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC)
26 Jan 2024
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Roundtables: transparency in times of polarization
24 Jan 2024
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Machiavelli Prize 2023 Awarded to Mayor Jaap Velema of Ter Apel
22 Jan 2024
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Getting Started with Corporate Social Responsibility: Proactive Stakeholder Communication is Key
09 Jan 2024
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Looking ahead to the European Parliament elections: a new direction for the EU?
19 Dec 2023
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Navigating Geert Wilders’ quest for Power in the Netherlands
04 Dec 2023
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UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS – Far-right leader Geert Wilders shock winner general election
23 Nov 2023
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Elections or not: The Netherlands faces a tough digitalization challenge
17 Nov 2023
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Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is here to stay
31 Oct 2023
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Campaign now officially started – House of Representatives elections 2023 [UPDATE Oct. 27]
27 Oct 2023
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Public Matters wins FD Gazellen entrepreneur award for second year in a row
23 Oct 2023
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Public Matters welcomes new colleagues
10 Oct 2023
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‘He came with a burning torch’: Threats force 1 in 4 Dutch politicians to seek protection.
03 Oct 2023
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UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS – Combating poverty on Budget Day
20 Sep 2023
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State of the European Union 2023: Outlook for the Final Year in the Current Commission Mandate
13 Sep 2023
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Useless consultations without dialogue
30 Aug 2023
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Businesses should not be afraid to campaign openly for their interests
23 Aug 2023
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Parliamentary elections on November 22, 2023 – towards a new cabinet! [UPDATE 18 AUGUST]
18 Aug 2023
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Public Matters welcomes three new colleagues
03 Aug 2023
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Young and Lobbyist: in conversation with the Youth Climate Movement NL (JKB)
31 Jul 2023
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The fall of Rutte IV – changing dynamics for the Netherlands in Brussels
25 Jul 2023
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The growing importance of sustainability in healthcare
24 Jul 2023
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Parliamentary elections on November 22, 2023 – towards a new cabinet! [UPDATE 21 July]
21 Jul 2023
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UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: PM Rutte to quit politics after government collapse
10 Jul 2023
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Change of presidency in the EU: from Sweden to Spain
03 Jul 2023
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Young and Lobbyist: In conversation with the National Youth Council (NJR)
20 Jun 2023
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The coronavirus – what is the House of Representatives talking about?
16 Jun 2023
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Outlook on the European Parliament Elections of 2024: A Shifting Landscape of anti-establishment Governments and its Implications
15 Jun 2023
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Integrity in public administration – steps forward and challenges ahead
05 Jun 2023
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Tom Brouwer new Partner at Public Matters
01 Jun 2023
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The inevitable change of power – How the BBB party is turning politics upside down
30 May 2023
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From Randstad to region: the growing role of the region in national politics
08 May 2023
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Foster Family Support Foundation puts Mockingbird model on political map
31 Mar 2023
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Campaign leaders look back on campaigns Provincial Elections
17 Mar 2023
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UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: farmers’ party BBB big winner Provincial Elections
16 Mar 2023
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Public Matters continues to grow – another five new colleagues
10 Mar 2023
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Sheraz Joemmanbaks and Paul Schrama join Public Matters
14 Feb 2023
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The Circular Future of the Netherlands
10 Feb 2023
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Due diligence legislation: unclear legislative process leads to confusion
24 Jan 2023
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A lobby register a first step in strengthening trust
23 Jan 2023
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Engage the business community for a truly successful Mental Prevention Agreement
06 Jan 2023
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Sweden as EU president: taking over the crisis baton
23 Dec 2022
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PM Academy programme
05 Dec 2022
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Night of the Lobbyist: time for a new lobbying culture?
14 Nov 2022
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Public Matters wins FD Gazellen entrepreneur award!
21 Oct 2022
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Public Matters welcomes two new colleagues
11 Oct 2022
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The Integrated Healthcare Agreement – where do we go from here?
26 Sep 2022
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UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: Government in crisis mode on Budget Day
21 Sep 2022
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What to expect from the European Commission this year? Takeaways of the SOTEU 2022
16 Sep 2022
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Which companies will be switched off from gas? And how is that determined?
08 Sep 2022
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Machiavelli kicks off the Dutch political year with MP Kuiken (PvdA – Labour) and MP Paternotte (D66 – Liberal Democrats)
06 Sep 2022
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How do we manage the large flow of policy documents?
25 Aug 2022
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Reform of international tax system not a done deal
18 Aug 2022
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EU Presidency of the Czech Republic: ‘Crisis President’
20 Jul 2022
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Marloes Telgenhof joins Public Matters Team as Senior Director
28 Jun 2022
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Nitrogen crisis puts provinces on lobbyists’ map
22 Jun 2022
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The patient’s voice in the healthcare debate in the Netherlands
16 Jun 2022
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PM Webinar: the roadmap to make the Netherlands a leader in sustainable industry
03 Jun 2022
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Public Matters celebrates 20 years of existence in Nieuwspoort
13 May 2022
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Integrity in public administration
25 Apr 2022
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New talents join Team Public Matters
15 Apr 2022
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EU reaches agreement on Digital Markets Act (DMA)
15 Apr 2022
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Saying goodbye to gas – is the war in Ukraine accelerating Europe’s energy transition?
15 Apr 2022
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UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: local parties big winners of municipal elections
15 Apr 2022
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Looking back: a dialogue on lobbying in the Slovenian Parliament
15 Apr 2022
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Public Matters welcomes six new colleagues.
15 Apr 2022
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A conversation with Niels Arntz – co-founder of Temper
15 Apr 2022
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‘In Brussels, no one can hear you scream’: The Dutch Parliament trying to keep up with EU affairs
15 Apr 2022
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A conversation with Ilse Kaandorp – director of VGM NL
11 Feb 2022
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A conversation with Maarten Verboom – director of Dedicon
20 Jan 2022
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Digital Services Act (‘DSA’) and Digital Markets Act (‘DMA’) – the home stretch!
13 Jan 2022
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A conversation with Morgan Cauvin – international lobbyist at Match Group
11 Jan 2022
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Gerrit Hiemstra receives Machiavelli Award 2021
04 Jan 2022
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Trade associations going digital: research into online advocacy in times of COVID
23 Dec 2021
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UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: a new Coalition Agreement – finally!
15 Dec 2021
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The Member State Effect
16 Nov 2021
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Podcast ‘In the lobby’: Lobby developments and trends in Washington DC
11 Nov 2021
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The power and importance of good (crisis) communication
20 Oct 2021
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A conversation with Dominik Meier (top lobbyist in Berlin): about the German elections
11 Oct 2021
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UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: 2022 is looking bright on Budget Day
21 Sep 2021
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Public Matters welcomes five new colleagues.
17 Sep 2021
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Machiavelli kicks off with Marijnissen and Jetten
08 Sep 2021
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UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS | No dull moments in 2021 (so far)
08 Sep 2021
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Tech in the House of Representatives: the first 100 days of the Digital Affairs Committee
13 Aug 2021
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Concerns about healthcare under a new cabinet
21 Jul 2021
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The importance of effective stakeholdermanagement
20 Jul 2021
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A new European tech tax – why, how, when?
18 Jun 2021
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Talking about lobbying means talking about more than just regulation
21 May 2021
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Time to split the Ministry of Finance?
20 May 2021
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What is Accountability Day and what opportunities does it bring?
20 May 2021
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Sector organizations: are they making a comeback?
10 May 2021
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Number of talks with ministers says nothing about influence
26 Apr 2021
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What is the difference between lobbying and public affairs?
20 Apr 2021
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Public Matters joins the Alliance for Climate Action and commits to reducing CO2 emissions by 40%
14 Apr 2021
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Public Matters welcomes new colleagues and trainees
24 Mar 2021
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Recap Campaign Leaders’ Debate Machiavelli Foundation
18 Mar 2021
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UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS General elections 2021: Mark Rutte did it again!
18 Mar 2021
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Research: PVV MPs do well on Twitter – CDA MPs much less so
17 Mar 2021
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The Netherlands on the move: transport and mobility in the upcoming coalition agreement
17 Mar 2021
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A ‘ballot agreement’ as a lobby tool?
16 Mar 2021
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Ambitions for a better waste policy should stem from the industry
09 Mar 2021
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Campaign leaders debate Dutch elections
18 Feb 2021
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Kromkommer and the European School Fruit Scheme
05 Feb 2021
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What is public affairs?
20 Jan 2021
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UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS Cabinet Rutte resigns following childcare benefit scandal
15 Jan 2021
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Four new colleagues join Public Matters
13 Jan 2021
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Scientists Koopmans and Gommers receive Machiavelli Award 2020
05 Jan 2021
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Why the maritime sector should emphasize its strategic interests
18 Dec 2020
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How ‘Brussels’ wants to turn the digital services sector upside down with the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act.
16 Dec 2020
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Political influence is not for sale
18 Nov 2020
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Interview Bob van Heuvelen: public affairs after the US elections
10 Nov 2020
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Three new colleagues join Public Matters team
30 Oct 2020
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Well-attended Public Matters Webinar ‘The Dutch lobby in Brussels’ offers interesting perspectives
23 Oct 2020
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Public Matters to collaborate with Van Heuvelen Strategies in Washington DC
17 Sep 2020
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UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: Government announces stimulus package on Budget Day
15 Sep 2020
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Three new trainees start at Public Matters
11 Sep 2020
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Machiavelli Foundation kicks of new parliamentary year
08 Sep 2020
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How the Dutch government is protecting its open economy
20 May 2020
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One for all, and trade associations for …?!
14 May 2020
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Public affairs during the coronacrisis: government relations are crucial
07 Apr 2020
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Policy developments in the Dutch healthcare sector due to COVID-19
02 Apr 2020
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Tech against Corona Initiative of Dutch tech companies offers free support
26 Mar 2020
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UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: The coronavirus crisis in the Netherlands
17 Mar 2020
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Bellingcat receives Machiavelli Award 2019
07 Jan 2020
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UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: What a year it was in the Lowlands!
19 Dec 2019
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Tech expert Elisabeth van der Steenhoven new Associate at Public Matters
06 Dec 2019
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Another new hire: Tom Kunzler is a generalist with a focus on the tech sector
27 Nov 2019
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UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: Dutch economy is solid but growth is slowing
17 Sep 2019
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4 New talents join Public Matters
13 Sep 2019
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UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: winners & losers of the year!
10 Jul 2019
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UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: Frans Timmermans’ Labour wins Dutch EU elections
24 May 2019
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Dutch call for extension of EU competition guidelines for tech companies
20 May 2019
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Public Matters opens EU office in Brussels
01 May 2019
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UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: Right-wing Eurosceptic Forum for Democracy wins provincial elections
21 Mar 2019
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EP 2019: between now and summer recess everything will change
11 Mar 2019
Opinion
Dutch Lib Dems open fire on Big Tech
20 Feb 2019
Opinion
More foreign companies invest in Holland in 2018: 10,000 extra jobs
11 Feb 2019
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UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: Elections and other stuff put coalition government to test
15 Jan 2019
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Successful management buy-in Public Matters
18 Oct 2018
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Update Dutch Politics – Greens and local parties big winners local elections
16 Aug 2018
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Brexit boom for Britain’s lobbyists
14 Jul 2017
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MEPs pass new rules to tackle multinationals’ tax avoidance
05 Jul 2017
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New Lobbyfacts.eu database allows exclusive tracking of EU lobbying over time
01 Sep 2016
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Brussels lobbying rules are ineffective say lobbyists
06 Jun 2016
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