Our story
The Northern Netherlands works towards strengthening regional competitiveness and sustainable economic development across our provinces and cities. We represent our region in Europe, connecting our local and regional ecosystems to EU policy. Our office is amplifying the voice of strong regions in Brussels, and actively shaping legislation and policy frameworks that determine not only our regional but also Europe's resilient and clean economic future.
Our priorities
Our strategic engagement in Brussels focuses on the ongoing negotiations of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and the Clean Industrial Deal (CID). These are the frameworks within which our regional ecosystems already operate and deliver. Our strategic course goes hand in hand with Europe's own priorities: growth with equity, innovation that solves local and regional societal challenges, and a regional investment climate that makes place-based implementation possible. We therefore stand ready to collaborate with our partners in Brussels.
Clean Industry
Clean industry
Europe's first Hydrogen Valley and Circular Economy Innovation Valley: discover how the Northern Netherlands contributes to a competitive, climate-neutral Europe.
Cohesion Policy
Cohesion policy
Why the next EU budget matters for the Northern Netherlands: a call for strong Cohesion Policy and real regional ownership over European funding.
About Strong Northern Netherlands
We represent the political interests of the Northern Netherlands in Brussels and The Hague. Through a strong triple helix of government, knowledge institutions and business, we build on regional strength to shape European policy making.
