EY – Netherlands Attractiveness Survey 2025: Making Tough Choices for a Strategic Shift

The main theme of the document is related to assessing the attractiveness of the Netherlands for foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025.

Key findings include the need for strategic changes amidst global disruptions such as economic competition, trade barriers, climate change, and political instability. It notes a decline in the attractiveness of the Netherlands for FDI, necessitating a reassessment and strengthening of its position as a business destination. The document emphasizes the importance of addressing structural issues such as nitrogen emissions, housing shortages, the need for infrastructure investment, and ensuring national and digital security.