Insights

Despite decades of policy at European and national level, the pay gap between men and women in the Netherlands continues to persist. With the introduction of European Directive and the Dutch government bill implementing this directive, the focus is now on structural change through the introduction of several measures.

As the impact economy matures, financing structures are evolving to offer alternatives to traditional debt and equity. Investors increasingly aim to align financial returns with measurable social and environmental outcomes, while impact-driven companies all over the world seek patient capital that supports growth without compromising their mission.

The European Commission’s revised Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR 2.0), published on 20 November 2025, introduces a major restructuring of the EU’s sustainable finance framework.

On 19 November 2025, the European Commission presented the “Digital Package on Simplification”. In this article, we break down what the Digital Omnibus package is, why it has been proposed, and who it will affect.