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BTI Annual Report 2025
The Bureau for Investment Screening has released its 2025 annual report, revealing a continued rise in investment notifications amid heightened geopolitical tensions and global competition for critical technologies. With 91 investigations conducted and new enforcement actions taken, including the first administrative fine for non-compliance, the report highlights the evolving landscape of Dutch economic security measures and the expanding scope of the Vifo Act.
Netherlands Government
B
Buren
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Defense Investment Under EU Sustainable Finance Framework: No Structural Barriers
The European Commission has clarified that the EU sustainable finance framework does not impose structural barriers to defense industry investment. This guidance addresses concerns raised in the Wennink report about financing obstacles for European defense companies, confirming that responsible defense investments can contribute to EU resilience and security while remaining compatible with ESG requirements.
Netherlands Government
AO
A&O Shearman
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BTI Annual Report 2025
The Bureau for Investment Screening has released its 2025 annual report, revealing a continued rise in investment notifications amid heightened geopolitical tensions and global competition for critical technologies. With 91 investigations conducted and new enforcement actions taken, including the first administrative fine for non-compliance, the report highlights the evolving landscape of Dutch economic security measures and the expanding scope of the Vifo Act.
Netherlands Government
B
Buren
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Defense Investment Under EU Sustainable Finance Framework: No Structural Barriers
The European Commission has clarified that the EU sustainable finance framework does not impose structural barriers to defense industry investment. This guidance addresses concerns raised in the Wennink report about financing obstacles for European defense companies, confirming that responsible defense investments can contribute to EU resilience and security while remaining compatible with ESG requirements.
Netherlands Government
AO
A&O Shearman
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Constitutional & Administrative Law

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Parliamentary Developments On Dutch Rent Regulation: Some Silver Linings For Residential Investors
The Dutch Minister for Housing and Spatial Planning has announced five measures to maintain rental housing supply ahead of a comprehensive evaluation of the Affordable Rent Act. These measures include adjustments to the WOZ cap, modifications to outdoor space penalties, enhanced weighting for small listed monuments, expanded temporary lease options for students, and an extended new-build surcharge period.
Netherlands Real Estate
LL
Loyens & Loeff
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Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

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BTI Annual Report 2025
The Bureau for Investment Screening has released its 2025 annual report, revealing a continued rise in investment notifications amid heightened geopolitical tensions and global competition for critical technologies. With 91 investigations conducted and new enforcement actions taken, including the first administrative fine for non-compliance, the report highlights the evolving landscape of Dutch economic security measures and the expanding scope of the Vifo Act.
Netherlands Government
B
Buren
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Defense Investment Under EU Sustainable Finance Framework: No Structural Barriers
The European Commission has clarified that the EU sustainable finance framework does not impose structural barriers to defense industry investment. This guidance addresses concerns raised in the Wennink report about financing obstacles for European defense companies, confirming that responsible defense investments can contribute to EU resilience and security while remaining compatible with ESG requirements.
Netherlands Government
AO
A&O Shearman
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Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

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BTI Annual Report 2025
The Bureau for Investment Screening has released its 2025 annual report, revealing a continued rise in investment notifications amid heightened geopolitical tensions and global competition for critical technologies. With 91 investigations conducted and new enforcement actions taken, including the first administrative fine for non-compliance, the report highlights the evolving landscape of Dutch economic security measures and the expanding scope of the Vifo Act.
Netherlands Government
B
Buren
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