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This commentary argues that the UK can learn from the Netherlands' approach to reducing youth unemployment, which emphasizes a 'no dead ends' philosophy in education and training. It contrasts the Dutch system's compulsory education until qualification or age 18 with the UK's more fragmented policies, suggesting that structural reforms could lower the UK's high NEET rate.
ASML hit a $668 billion market cap on June 3, surpassing Novo Nordisk's record. JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley raised price targets, citing potential for over 110 low-NA EUV systems, above prior estimates of 90. ASML is the sole supplier of EUV machines for leading chipmakers.
The Dutch government is moving to calm wealthy investors' concerns about a proposed tax on unrealized capital gains, part of broader tax reforms. Officials are signaling flexibility to avoid capital flight while still pursuing the tax on paper profits.
This commentary argues that the Netherlands' decision not to cancel Ye's concerts, despite his history of antisemitism, highlights a conflict between free speech protections and societal sensitivities. It contends that Dutch free speech laws, which are more robust than in other European countries, create a legal and cultural barrier to such cancellations.