# Netherlands
Latest news and articles about Netherlands
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Queen Máxima Joins Dutch Army as Reservist — A Royal Response to Rising European Security Concerns
Queen Máxima has joined the Dutch army as a reservist and begun training, saying the move reflects a belief that national security can no longer be taken for granted. The enlistment is both symbolic and practical — reinforcing public support for defence while aligning the monarchy with broader European efforts to strengthen military readiness.
Wingtech Warns of Multibillion‑RMB Hit After Dutch Ruling Restricts Control of Nexperia Unit
Wingtech says it expects a 2025 net loss of RMB 90–135 billion after Dutch regulatory and court actions have restricted its control of Anshi (Nexperia). The firm will book significant investment losses and asset impairments, putting heavy strain on its finances and underscoring the geopolitical risk in cross‑border semiconductor deals.
ASML to Cut About 1,700 Jobs as Chipmaker Rebalances After a Boom
ASML will cut about 1,700 jobs, mostly in technical and IT management roles in the Netherlands and some in the U.S., representing roughly 4% of its workforce. The reduction appears aimed at overhead trimming and organizational realignment amid a cyclical industry and geopolitical uncertainty, rather than at production capacity.