The coalition agreement focuses on investing in future earning capacity

The government agreement presented today does not provide a blueprint, but clearly shows our direction: investing in our future income-generating capacity, with public capital as leverage for private and institutional capital. This is partly realized through: 

• € 3 to € 5 billion in additional investment capacity 
• guarantee and surety schemes as part of the toolkit 
• further bundling and streamlining of public financing instruments 
• and the development towards a national investment institution of European stature, with distance from politics 

This course aligns with analyses from, among others, Draghi and Wennink, and with the foundation laid by Invest-NL and Invest International. Those who want to accelerate innovation, strategic sectors, and transitions within a resilient economy must invest publicly to mobilize private and institutional capital and give innovations the chance to grow into national and international companies. 

At the same time, we know: capital alone is not enough. Effective scaling also requires predictable frameworks, targeted risk sharing, and strong chains. Only then can innovations truly reach scale and the market.

The government agreement thereby emphasizes the importance of a strong national investment institution, as the foundation for a healthy and future-proof income-generating capacity for the Netherlands, in Europe and beyond.