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Transparency at development bank FMO is seriously lacking
The Dutch development bank FMO is not sufficiently transparent about the projects it finances and is therefore acting contrary to its mandate. This is evident from a new report published by the International Accountability Project…
Alternative Trade
A call for fair and sustainable trade
Event: Business as usual — Dutch neo-colonialism in Brazil
The Amsterdam Collective for Democracy in Brazil, together with SOMO, the Transnational Institute (TNI), and Both ENDS, invite you to a live online event of inspiring and challenging testimony, reflection and analysis on November 16,…
Online launch publication ‘Alternative Trade’
On 12 November at 16:00 pm, the Dutch coalition ‘Handel Anders’ (of wich SOMO is a member), releases a proposal for an alternative trade policy. Publication / November 12, 2020 Alternative Trade A call for…
CETA is an outdated agreement. Don’t ratify it.
In 2009, negotiations began between the EU and Canada on a “deep and comprehensive” trade agreement that should settle mutual trade barriers. Eleven years later, the result is presented to the Dutch Parliament. The world…
Organisations urge Dutch Minister to avoid settlement with Shell
Several organisations, including SOMO, have urged the Dutch Minister of Justice and Security, Mr. Grapperhaus, to avoid seeking a (potential) settlement with Shell in what could be the largest corruption case ever in the oil…
Letter to the Parliament on the Dutch Trade Agenda
On Thursday, 15 November, the standing committee on Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation (FTDC) of the Dutch Lower House will discuss the new Dutch Trade Agenda, which will implement the ‘Investing in Perspective’ government policy…
Dutch campaign against the repeal of the dividend tax started
Tax Justice Netherlands started a campaign to stop the repeal of the Dutch dividend tax. The Dutch Cabinet is planning to introduce a bill in the Lower House in September to repeal the dividend tax….
Public consultation platform launched to influence Dutch investment treaties
SOMO, TNI, Milieudefensie and Both ENDS have launched a new public consultation platform with the purpose to engage as many people as possible to influence the new blueprint for bilateral investment treaties (BITs): www.tijdvooreerlijkehandel.nl. The…
SOMO and partners join forces for better grievance mechanisms
In April, SOMO co-hosted the third annual retreat of the International Advocates Working Group (IAWG). During this 3-day event, 39 members of the IAWG network gathered in the Dutch city of Dalfsen to share information…