Brief economic news of December 28, 2021
FHI, Federation of Technology Industries – December 28, 2021
- The RIVM reported 9213 new positive tests on Tuesday, 2255 fewer than on Monday. However, there is a malfunction, which could cause the figure to be higher. In the meantime, the omikron variant of the coronavirus has become the dominant variant in the Netherlands.
- During the summer months, the caretaker cabinet considered partially, temporarily or completely closing a number of companies with high CO2 emissions. That reports NieuwsuurWith the closures, the cabinet apparently wanted to comply with the Urgenda verdict.
- Stichting Open Nederland is in talks with the GGD to see if it can help to increase the testing capacity. The foundation was set up for Testing for Access, but due to the lockdown the organization has a lot of testing capacity left over, writes the NOS.
- Despite political calls, the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and outgoing Minister of Finance Hoekstra are not advocating a complete ban on contracts for difference (cfds). According to the AFM, tackling fraudulent providers is a better idea, writes NU.nl.
- The TU/e student team Polar is leaving for Antarctica to carry out measurements for the development of a self-designed solar mobile. This solar-powered research vehicle should eventually make climate research in Antarctica more sustainable, according to can be read at the TUE.
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