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Thank you for your interest in Hollands Welvaren independent journalism. Below you will find a selection of my stories and projects to give you an idea of what you can expect.
Own research:
- Hollands Welvaren first investigated Hollands Welvaren actual size of the Dutch chip industry. What are the lesser-known names, and which companies are still in Dutch hands?
These are the largest chip companies in the Netherlands
The Netherlands has the most important chip industry in Europe, but its exact size is unknown. Hollands Welvaren therefore listed the main players. ASML is by far the largest, but it relies heavily on the much smaller players in the Netherlands.
Joris Heijn
- Since the introduction of sanctions against Russia, billions in Dutch exports have disappeared from the radar. On paper, much more is exported to high-risk countries than those same countries claim to import from the Netherlands.
Are Dutch companies avoiding Russia sanctions? Billions in Dutch exports off radar
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, billions of euros worth of Dutch exports have disappeared from the radar. On paper, the goods are destined for countries with an increased risk of sanctions evasion. In practice, they disappear even before they arrive there.
Joris Heijn
New insights:
- The closure of factories in Rotterdam is often cited as a sign that our business climate is under pressure. But anyone who plows through the annual reports will see that it is entirely logical for these factories to close their doors.
Desolate, too small, not green enough. The real reasons Rotterdam businesses are quitting
In the port of Rotterdam, several factories have closed down over the past year. The panic about this is great, but is it justified? Hollands Welvaren dived into the annual figures of the companies.
Joris Heijn
- The Dutch media's revenue model is dead. Without print subscriptions, mainly from baby boomers, large editorial teams are no longer affordable. And there is no solution in sight.
The downfall of journalism in the Netherlands
The revenue model of Dutch journalism has died. The paper newspaper subscriptions of baby boomers actually act as a kind of trust fund for the industry that pays out some money each year, but in doing so also makes the industry lazy.
Joris Heijn
In-depth interviews:
- Before the House of Representatives elections, I spoke extensively with six financial specialists from various political parties for my podcast.
Listen to Hollands Welvaren's political podcast
In the run-up to the Lower House elections, Hollands Welvaren interviews electable politicians who know about money. What are their plans? How do we keep the Netherlands prosperous? Do they want a bigger government that invests more, or a smaller one that cuts back? And who gets the bill for the political plans,
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- Sometimes you need an outsider to point out what makes the Netherlands so unique. And how we can build on that strength. That's why I spoke with Swedish liberal historian Johan Norberg, author of Peak Human, which The Economist named one of the best books of the year.
'Strategic autonomy is a dangerous idea' - An interview with historian Johan Norberg
Historian Johan Norberg wrote the book Peak Human about the rise - and fall - of seven great civilizations. Including the Netherlands of the Golden Age. What lessons can we learn from it? An interview.
Joris Heijn
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An overview of all published articles can (of course) be found on the Hollands Welvaren website.
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Independent journalism that gives you insight into the Dutch economy
Joris Heijn
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