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Economy

The Netherlands gets a state bank for tech, but is 3.3 billion euros of public money worth the risk?

Het Parool24 September · 12:062 hours ago

The Dutch government plans to accelerate innovation financing through a new National Investment Institution, effectively creating a state-backed bank for technology sectors. However, this initiative faces criticism from those who believe the government should not assume the role of financier. The proposal involves risking 3.3 billion euros of community funds, raising questions about the appropriateness of state intervention in private investment markets and whether such substantial public capital exposure is justified given potential financial risks.

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