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Amsterdam business news for October 2, 2026

New draft law would redefine who legally counts as a freelancer.

Draft law aims to spell out who counts as a freelancer

Draft law aims to spell out who counts as a freelancer

A draft law would define when a worker is genuinely self-employed or a disguised employee, with public feedback open until 29 October.

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Prinsengracht health check startup raises €3.4 million

Prinsengracht health check startup raises €3.4 million

Prinsengracht-based Blue Health Intelligence raised €3.4 million in a round led by Knop Investments and plans its next location in Paris or Milan.

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Minister plans compulsory register for estate agents

Minister plans compulsory register for estate agents

The housing minister plans a compulsory legal register for estate agents, barring those who do not register or are removed from it.

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Landlord must repay over €15,000 for mouldy, overpriced home

Landlord must repay over €15,000 for mouldy, overpriced home

A court ordered an Amsterdam landlord to repay a couple more than €15,000 in rent for a mouldy home with a faulty boiler.

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Writers protest at Meta's Amsterdam office and prepare court case over AI training

Writers protest at Meta's Amsterdam office and prepare court case over AI training

About 150 writers and journalists protested at Meta's Amsterdam office and are preparing a collective lawsuit over AI training on their work.

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