The Dutch economy grew by 1.8 percent in 2025, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reported in a new estimate. Upon closer inspection, the economy grew slightly less than the 1.9 percent reported on January 30. The statistics agency also reported that the Dutch government’s expenditures and debt exceeded €500 billion for the first time last year. Last year’s economic growth was stronger than 2024’s 1.1 percent increase in gross domestic product. The Dutch economy recorded growth in all quarters of 2025. [...]