Embassy of Denmark in the Netherlands

Meet our new Political Advisor, Anniek!👏🏼 Anniek Barnhoorn just returned to the Netherlands after spending five and a half years in Sweden, where she worked at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). She first served as a Research Analyst, focusing on climate security and European institutions, before taking on the role of Policy and Projects Officer, contributing to SIPRI’s Major Initiatives. Through this work, she gained valuable experience in strategic policy advice and policy-oriented research. Having studied at Leiden University College The Hague and Wageningen University & Research, Anniek is well-acquainted with the city of The Hague 🇳🇱 In her new role as Political Advisor at the Danish Embassy in the Netherlands, she will focus on domestic, foreign, and European policy developments, as well as the embassy’s public diplomacy efforts. With her extensive experience in Nordic and EU policy, she looks forward to combining her expertise with her longstanding interest in Dutch politics. A warm welcome to Anniek! We are happy to have you on the team 🎉

The EU and its Many Transformations 🇪🇺 The 🔟th season of the #CEONetwork was kicked off last Friday, when Ambassador Ulf Melgaard welcomed our guest speaker Caroline De Gruyter, along with an audience of business leaders and diplomats to discuss “EU and its many Transformations”. Caroline de Gruyter, an EU correspondent and columnist at the leading Dutch newspaper, #NRCHandelsblad, and a regular contributor to Foreign Policy and De Standaard, couldn’t have chosen a more relevant topic. She recalled how the EU historically has been pushed by global events and crisis, and how the rapid changes in the European security landscape now are affecting all players. Different regions face different threats, and no country can tackle these challenges alone 🤝 As Europe faces new risks, de Gruyter made references to the eight Nordic-Baltic countries. NB8, as they are informally called, play an increasingly prominent role in the current geopolitical debate surrounding European defence and security, showing that pragmatic and proactive cooperation is the key to resilience 🛡️ As traditional relations are fading, strong member countries and leadership are needed to navigate the present tests. Ending on a positive note, de Gruyter predicted the EU will get its act together. It may be messy at times and slow, but it is much better than 20 years ago 🌍 A huge thank you to Caroline for thought-provoking insights on the current European challenges and to the business community for providing great input from their professional experience 👏 Ulf Melgaard, Caroline De Gruyter, Peter Andersen, Albert Derk Bruin, Ruben Dijkstra, Kristian Bai Høllund, Lauge Nielsen, Bjarke Degn Nissen, Sebastian Peck, Martin Schippers, Wim Wiegers, Rikke Wivel, Heide Ehlert-Jürgensen, Anniek Barnhoorn Embassy of Latvia in the Netherlands Embassy of Finland in the Netherlands Royal Norwegian Embassy in The Hague Estonian Embassy in The Hague #EmbassyofLithuaniainNL #dkinnl #denmarkinthenetherlands #danishbusinessinnl #dkinbusiness #geopolitics #security #NB8

Say hello to our new interns!👋🏼🎉   Last week, the Danish Embassy in the Netherlands welcomed the four new interns, who will be joining us for the next six months. They will be contributing across various sections and we are happy to have them as a part of our team. Welcome aboard! 🚀   Our new interns are:   Amalie Sejersbøl Christiansen is our new EU political intern. She is studying a master’s degree in political science at the University of Copenhagen. Amalie will assist the political department where she will be focusing on European politics and the bilateral relations between Denmark and The Netherlands🏛️ Jasmin Tazli is our new trade intern. She is currently studying Global Business Engineering at VIA University College. As part of the Economic Diplomacy Department, Jasmin will conduct market research, assist Danish companies in identifying potential partners and business opportunities in the Dutch market, and contribute to export and internationalization 🌏 Emilie Else Schultz is our new international law and politics intern. She is studying a master’s degree in law at the University of Copenhagen. Emilie will help the political department and contribute to the multilateral team, where her main focus is the international organisations in The Hague ⚖️ Stephanie Finner Smith is our new trade and public diplomacy intern. She is studying a master’s degree in Intercultural Market Studies, a joint degree offered by the University of Copenhagen and Copenhagen Business School. Stephanie will assist the Trade Council in helping Danish companies establish themselves in the Dutch market, as well as support the Public Diplomacy team with social media management, event planning, and communication tasks 📸   We wish them the best of luck and hope they have a fantastic experience in The Hague and the Netherlands during their internship 🌷🇳🇱   Are you interested in becoming an intern for the fall? Then check this link: https://lnkd.in/g39C-w9z Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen VIA University College Copenhagen Business School #dkinthenetherlands #denmark #danishembassy #thenetherlands #internship #tradecouncil

Yesterday, the annual regional health meeting was held in The Hague. This was also its first occurrence in the Netherlands! 🎉 Health advisors from Berlin, Munich, Brussels, and The Hague gathered for a highly productive meeting, focusing on this year’s outlook, activity planning, and competence development 💡 Health is an important topic that affects us all. With changing policies, laws, and regulations, the impact is far-reaching. It is more crucial than ever to collaborate, stay informed and remain proactive. The health team in North West Europe is committed to assist the Danish business community with expert advice and in-depth sector knowledge🤝 Interested in learning more or seeing how we can support your company? Feel free to reach out to the following team members: Berlin: Olaf Meyer, Mikkel Hagen Hess, Ingela Maria Aliwell, Lea Baur Wilhjelm, Anne-Marie Christina Thoft Munich: Gitte Grandal Sognstrup Brussels: Marina Sfika, LL.M, LL.B, Louise Verdelin The Hague: Simone V., Heide Ehlert-Jürgensen Looking forward to collaborating and driving positive change in health! 🩺 Denmark in Germany Embassy of Denmark in Belgium #health #northwesteurope #DKinNL #embassy

Last chance to get on board! Submit your application by Sunday 🛎️ For more information - click on the link: https://lnkd.in/dj9mj_sz

Did you know that the most high tech patents in the Netherlands are filed in the Brabant Province?📍🇳🇱 Last Wednesday, Ambassador Ulf Melgaard alongside the Danish embassy’s EU Policy Advisor Karl-Johan Petersen and Sector Expert Christian Boe Hansen visited metropolitan region #Eindhoven, joined by the Nordic Ambassadors and embassy representatives 🇩🇰🇸🇪🇳🇴🇫🇮 The visit provided valuable insights into the semiconductor-, high tech and mobility industry, with a focus on ASML - pioneering the ability to mass-produce advanced chip patterns on silicon, enabling faster, smaller, and more sustainable microchips 💻⚡️🌱 Additionally, the group explored a part of Brainport Eindhoven - a dynamic ecosystem of over 5.000 tech and IT companies driving innovations in key technologies like Micro and Nano Electronics, AI, Integrated Photonics, Digital Technologies, and Advanced Manufacturing. The Nordic countries and Brainport Eindhoven have many common thoughts and visions on innovation and sustainability. Knowledge sharing between European partners drives the important agendas of innovation in the tech scene, energy transition and pioneering smart, green mobility 🌍💡 The final stops included a visit at VDL Groep, also a key partner in Brainport Eindhoven. Combining innovation with hands-on expertise, VDL develops cutting-edge solutions across Hightech, Mobility, Energy, Infratech, and Foodtech. A huge thank you to the Mayor of Eindhoven, ASML, Brainport Eindhoven, Automotive Campus and VDL Groep for the warm welcome and valuable exchange 👏🏼 Do you want to know more about business in the thriving high-tech ecosystem in the Eindhoven Metropolitan area? Contact Sector Expert Christian Boe Hansen, chrhae@um.dk Embassy of Sweden in The Netherlands Royal Norwegian Embassy in The Hague Embassy of Finland in the Netherlands #DKinNL #NordicsinNL #Innovation #HighTech #Tech #EnergyTransition #InternationalCollaboration

🚀 Boost your chance of successful exports to one of six European markets by up to 20% Are you a Danish SME interested in expanding your green exports to the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium or Luxembourg? 🇪🇺 🌱📈 The Trade Council and Danish Export Academy have developed a program to prepare you with all skills and knowledge necessary to take these next steps for your business on the European market. Over the course of five workshops, our experts will assist you in selecting the right market and perfecting your pitches to advance your energy exports. 👨🏼🏫 The full program and introductory videos from the expert trainers can be found here: https://lnkd.in/d5qfUddr 💻 Still in doubt whether this program is for you? Join our online Q&A session with a previous participant tomorrow (Thursday 6 February) from 13.00-13.45 hrs. For more information or to sign up for tomorrow’s Q&A session, please reach out to Gustav Arnt Juul via gusjuu@um.dk

Har du interesse i diplomati og er klar til et spændende, udfordrende og lærerigt praktikophold? Så følg med i videoen her! På Danmarks Ambassade i Haag søger vi nu praktikanter til efteråret 2025, hvor praktikopholdet varer fra d. 1. august 2025 til d. 31. januar 2026. Vi søger praktikanter inden for følgende områder: ⚖️ International lov og politik 🏛️ EU politik 📈 Handel og eksport 💡 Handel og Public Diplomacy Vi leder efter studerende med stærke analytiske evner, drive og et stort engagement samt en nysgerrig, kreativ, åben og positiv tilgang til opgaveløsningen. Her er det også vigtigt med gode dansk- og engelskkundskaber. I et halvår hvor Danmarks EU formandskab kommer til at have indflydelse på alle praktikanters roller og hverdag, har du rig mulighed for at få indblik i den danske udenrigstjeneste og at kunne afprøve dine kompetencer i et internationalt miljø 👏🏼 ❗️Du har mulighed for at ansøge fra d. 10. februar 2025 via dette link: https://lnkd.in/g39C-w9z. Deadline er den 10. marts 2025❗️ Vi ser frem til at høre fra jer!

The Embassy of Denmark in The Hague is looking for a Consular Officer to join our consular department. Are you our new colleague? 💼 Type of employment: 30 hours (4 days) per week for 1 year with the possibility of extension 🗓️ Starting date: July 1, 2025 🇳🇱 Location: Embassy of Denmark in The Hague 🛎️ Deadline for application: February 16, 2025 Learn more about the position and how to apply by clicking the following link: https://lnkd.in/dj9mj_sz

Yesterday, our Energy Advisor Mikkel Vibæk Jensen participated in the 2025 Meet the Global Wind Seminar in Kolding 🇩🇰 Through networking and knowledge-sharing, the participants explored onshore and offshore wind opportunities across 15+ markets worldwide. Representing the Netherlands, Mikkel Vibæk Jensen discussed market developments and opportunities on offshore wind. He also brought attention to the offshore wind delegation that the Trade Council in North West Europe and Danish Energy Export will be hosting in the Netherlands in May 2025 💨 Stay tuned for more information on the delegation and how to sign up. Thank you to The Trade Council’s Wind Energy Advisory and Danish Energy Export for arranging such an insightful seminar! 👏🏼 Do you want to learn more about how the Trade Council can support Danish companies in their #offshorewind ambitions and efforts on the Dutch market? Reach out to Mikkel Vibæk Jensen at mivije@um.dk. #dkinnl #energyefficiency #sustainability