As of 1 February, we have said goodbye to two highly valued board members: José van Dalen and Gijsbert van Herk. Within the EBTH, José represented the domain of Entrepreneurship and ICT from an entrepreneurial perspective. With her sharp insight and entrepreneurial spirit, she made a valuable contribution to shaping the direction of the Economic… View Article
Last Tuesday, 20 January 2026, our Chair, Harry Wientjens, met with Peter Kievoet and Marijn Fraanje of the Municipality of The Hague to discuss the ambition of connecting The Hague directly with Europe via international rail. The position of the Economic Board The Hague is clear: this is not merely about running a train service,… View Article
Each year, the Municipality of The Hague commissions an independent monitoring report, the State of The Hague’s Economy, prepared by a team of researchers and academics. The fifth edition of the report shows that The Hague’s economy experienced stronger growth in 2024 than the Dutch average. For the coming years, further increases in earning capacity,… View Article
The Hague, 24 November 2025 Subject: Strengthen The Hague’s role in the international policy of the Netherlands Dear Informateur, dear Mr Buma, You have the important responsibility of working with the parliamentary group leaders to form a new cabinet that will ensure stable and effective governance in the Netherlands. On behalf of the Economic Board… View Article
From 15 to 19 September 2025, The Hague once again took part in the European Mobility Week. This annual campaign by the European Commission encourages behavioural change in the field of sustainable urban mobility. Nearly 3,000 cities across Europe, including The Hague, joined in by organising activities that promoted active travel, public transport, and other… View Article
With the 2026 municipal elections approaching, The Hague Connected (THC) is pleased to provide input to The Hague’s political parties by means of an advisory letter. In the letter, THC highlights the importance of accessibility as a key condition for maintaining a healthy business climate in The Hague. Specifically, THC advocates for general accessibility of… View Article
