Ministry of Economic Affairs
Dutch Cabinet-level economic development agency
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| 2024 | Ministry restored to its original name of Ministry of Economic Affairs, with the Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth being spun off as a separate entity. |
| July 2024 | Dirk Beljaarts became the Minister of Economic Affairs, taking office in July 2024. |
| October 2018 | The Hague Court of Appeal ruled against the Ministry of Economic Affairs in the climate change lawsuit, upholding the lower court's decision requiring action on emissions reduction. |
| 2017 | Ministry renamed to Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, incorporating environmental policy portfolios from the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment. |
| June 2015 | The Hague District Court ruled against the Ministry of Economic Affairs in a climate change lawsuit filed by Urgenda, finding the ministry was unlawfully violating its duty of care by failing to adequately address greenhouse gas emissions. |
| 2012 | Ministry reverted to its previous name of Ministry of Economic Affairs while retaining agricultural responsibilities. |
| 2010 | Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality merged with the Ministry of Economic Affairs, resulting in a renamed entity: Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation. |
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