Dutch red tape falls short – The Polder News

An inspector examines a clipboard in a small office where a tall stack of compliance binders is surrounded by safety cones and blocks the emergency exit, while the owner gestures toward it.

An inspector examines a clipboard in a small office where a tall stack of compliance binders is surrounded by safety cones and blocks the emergency exit, while the owner gestures toward it.

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Dutch Red Tape Falls Short Where Small Firms Feel It Most

The cabinet counted 403 handled rules, but relief starts only when tomorrow's work is lighter.

byPaolo Maria Pavan

July 3, 2026