This is the new MLex platform. Existing customers should continue to use the existing MLex platform until migrated.
For any queries, please contact Customer Services or your Account Manager. Dismiss

New Dutch government eyes key role in EU trade, competitiveness discussions

By Cynthia Kroet ( February 20, 2026, 14:32 GMT | Comment) -- The new Dutch government, due to take office on Monday, wants to put the Netherlands back at the center of EU discussions on trade and competitiveness. But it remains to be seen if Prime Minister Rob Jetten can make the Dutch voice heard at a time of heightened tensions with the US and a greater call within the bloc to decrease its dependence on countries outside the union.The new Dutch government, set to take office on Monday, is going to need to work hard to fulfil its promise to put the Netherlands back at the heart of European discussions about trade and competitiveness due to the challenging international environment and potentially fractious domestic politics, experts say....

Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today

MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term.


Know what others in the room don’t, with features including:

  • Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more
  • Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and companies to suit your practice needs
  • Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, the UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific
  • Curated case files bringing together news, analysis and source documents in a single timeline

Experience MLex today with a 14-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

Already a subscriber? Click here to login

Related Sections