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On September 23rd, the European Commission proposed to delay the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by another year due to technical issues with the IT system (TRACES) that supports the regulation's compliance processes. In this article we will explain what this delay means for companies and what you can do.

Every Prinsjesdag (Dutch Budget Day), the government presents the Tax Plan outlining proposed fiscal measures for the coming year. This article reflects its current state.

The energy transition is in full swing, and now is the time to get involved. The Dutch government has made €8 billion available for 2026 through the SDE++ subsidy scheme.

After more than two decades, the implementation of the Energy Taxation Directive (‘ETD’) in Dutch law is fast approaching. Originally introduced in 2003, the ETD focusses on taxing energy based on volume. The proposed revision aids in a shift towards climate-aligned taxation. It aims to incentivise the transition to clean energy across the entire European Union.

On 15 April 2025, the Dutch regulator for CBAM, the Dutch Emissions Authority, communicated on its website that in 2025, there will no longer be a reporting obligation for importers who import less than 50,000 kg of CBAM goods.

On 26 February 2025, the European Commission introduced the concept of the Omnibus Directive. This also applies to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). In this article you will find a number of the most important proposals.

As things stand, 2025 will mark the year that the world is inevitably moving forward with sustainable development and the landscape of tax is changing alongside it. This is why we have comprised a compact overview of the most impactful recent and upcoming changes in Dutch legislation.

The European Commission introduced the ‘Fit for 55-package’: an European Union that is climate-neutral per 2050 and 55 percent less emission of greenhouse gases in 2030 (compared to 1990).

As a company, it is crucial to be aware of your carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions, not only for the environment but also for the success of your business.

On 6 December, last, negotiators from the European Parliament and the EU-Member States concluded an agreement on a directive regarding the import of products that pose a threat of deforestation.

The European Commission introduced the ‘Fit for 55-package’: an European Union that is climate-neutral per 2050 and 55 percent less emission of greenhouse gases in 2030 (compared to 1990).