AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCrypto Consumer Protection: Dutch prosecutors have asked a court to declare crypto broker Knaken bankrupt after the firm went offline in early June, leaving around 30,000 customers locked out; the AFM had warned of a “very worrying situation” and prosecutors say Knaken stopped paying customers out, while a bankruptcy would allow an administrator to try to repay creditors from remaining assets. Immigration & Labour: CBS reports the number of highly skilled non-EU workers entering the Netherlands nearly halved from 26,000 in 2022 to 14,000 last year, alongside a broader fall in overall migration and fewer asylum grants—though pressure remains high in reception and housing. Security & Defence: The Dutch defence ministry warns Russia could be able to launch a “limited” war against a NATO member within a year after the Ukraine war ends, citing a long-term confrontation and pushing for more investment, including unmanned systems. EU Oversight on Rail: The European Commission has called on the Netherlands to improve competition for international rail passenger services, adding fresh pressure on how rail rules are applied. World Cup Politics in the Headlines: The Netherlands’ World Cup run ended on penalties against Morocco; coach Ronald Koeman says he will consider his future “from tomorrow,” as debate grows over tactics and the team’s penalty record.
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