netherlands predictions for 2021

Read 10 predictions about Netherlands in 2021, a year that will see this country experience significant change in its politics, economics, technology, culture, and environment. It’s your future, discover what you’re in for.

Quantumrun Foresight prepared this list; A trend intelligence consulting firm that uses strategic foresight to help companies thrive from future trends in foresight. This is just one of many possible futures society may experience.

International relations predictions for Netherlands in 2021

International relations predictions to impact Netherlands in 2021 include:

  • In its first deployment, a Dutch warship will sail alongside the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, the largest ever warship of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom, all to strengthen NATO defense capability. Likelihood: 80%1

Politics predictions for Netherlands in 2021

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Government predictions for Netherlands in 2021

Government related predictions to impact Netherlands in 2021 include:

  • The Labour Force Survey conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) undergoes a redesign. This year's surveys are more in line with developments in the labor market, such as the growing number of flex workers and self-employed professionals. Likelihood: 90%1
  • The government bans retailers of all sizes from displaying cigarettes in public view. Likelihood: 100%1
  • The Dutch government, along with Nutri-Score's nutrition-labeling scheme, introduces a voluntary color-code system on nutritional quality. It will enable consumers to know at a glance, a food product's health rating on a scale running from A to E. Likelihood: 80%1

Economy predictions for Netherlands in 2021

Economy related predictions to impact Netherlands in 2021 include:

  • The debt of the Netherlands reaches 73.6% of GDP after the economic fallout of COVID-19. Likelihood: 80%1

Technology predictions for Netherlands in 2021

Technology related predictions to impact Netherlands in 2021 include:

  • As the gas heating boiler is banned nationwide this year, homeowners begin replacing their central heating boilers with more sustainable solutions, such as a heating pump or a hybrid heating pump. Likelihood: 70%1

Culture predictions for Netherlands in 2021

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Defense predictions for in 2021

Defense related predictions to impact Netherlands in 2021 include:

Infrastructure predictions for Netherlands in 2021

Infrastructure related predictions to impact Netherlands in 2021 include:

  • The 20 largest rural municipalities in the Netherlands achieve their aim to have at least 100,000 shared cars with 700,000 users. Likelihood: 90%1
  • Hardt Global Mobility, in partnership with TU Delft, sets up the first-ever Hyperloop system in the Netherlands, joining Amsterdam and Paris. Likelihood: 50%1

Environment predictions for Netherlands in 2021

Environment related predictions to impact Netherlands in 2021 include:

  • This year, the government imposes a carbon tax on industries that start at 30 euros ($34) per ton of carbon emissions. Likelihood: 60%1

Science predictions for Netherlands in 2021

Science related predictions to impact Netherlands in 2021 include:

Health predictions for Netherlands in 2021

Health related predictions to impact Netherlands in 2021 include:

  • Boys in the Netherlands are vaccinated against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Previously, only girls were vaccinated for the virus. Likelihood: 100%1

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January 7, 2022. Last updated January 7, 2020.

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