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Dutch tech firms delay investment and hiring amid Middle East war
Some Dutch technology companies are cutting production or delaying investment and plans to hire more staff because of the war in the Middle East.
The findings come from a survey by industry group FME of more than 100 companies.
The survey does not say how many firms have already taken these steps.
More than eight in ten surveyed companies expect supply chain problems in the next six months if the unrest continues.
Supply chain problems can affect companies’ ability to obtain the goods and materials they need.
The findings show that the conflict could create further difficulties for the Dutch technology sector.
Dutch technology firms are sometimes reducing production because of the war in the Middle East.
Companies are also delaying investments and postponing plans to hire extra staff.
Industry group FME reported the findings from a survey of more than 100 firms.
More than eight in ten respondents expect supply-chain problems over the next six months if the unrest continues.
- Who
- Dutch technology companies surveyed by industry group FME.
- What
- Some are reducing production and delaying investment or extra hiring; more than eight in ten expect supply-chain problems if unrest continues.
- When
- The report was published on 12 October 2026; expected problems are over the next six months.
- Where
- The Netherlands.
- Why
- The war in the Middle East is causing uncertainty and possible supply-chain disruption.
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- Survey size
- More than 100 technology firms
- Expected supply-chain problems
- More than eight in ten respondents
- Forecast period
- The coming six months
- Reported effects
- Reduced production, delayed investment and postponed extra hiring
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