The economy contracted less than elsewhere
The budget deficit and public debt have increased substantially
Emission reduction targets call for additional policies
Women spend less time in paid work than men
Employment in some hard-hit sectors is vulnerable to automation
Small firms lag behind in adopting digital technologies
Recent COVID-19 developments in the Netherlands
The economy contracted less than elsewhere (graph)
Investment is recovering, reflecting improving confidence
Unemployment has fallen back somewhat after the first COVID-19 wave