Members of the Chamber’s Europe Committee were treated to a delicious Dutch apple tart and other refreshments during their visit to the home of the Consul General of the Netherlands on 26 February.

Consul General Annemieke Ruigrok welcomed Chamber members to her beautiful home, and explained the history of the building and some of the notable artworks during a tour of the residence.

She also gave an overview of the current economic climate in the Netherlands and discussed some of the issues facing the country, such as Brexit, which is a concern to the country’s SMEs. Consul General Ruigrok highlighted the country's sustainable development goals, which include an ambition to achieve a circular economy by 2050.