Every morning the news opens with stories from the Netherlands, Europe and the rest of the world that are so absurd that even the best screenwriter could not have imagined them. Trump's plans to annex parts of other countries, the…
We live in a time of fundamental and long-term transitions in climate, energy and society. Yet, worldwide – in the United States, Europe and the Netherlands – we see that political parties and powerful stakeholders are slowing down these changes…
The rising cost of living is the biggest concern for Dutch people in 2025. This is evident from the annual Issue Monitor by communications agency Issuemakers, conducted by Markteffect. As many as 45 percent of respondents believe that the government is responsible for…
The residents of Bonaire and Greenpeace Netherlands have been declared the winner of the Issue Award 2025. With their lawsuit against the Dutch State, they powerfully draw attention to climate change and colonial inequality. During the Issue Congress on January 23,…
Issuemakers welcomes Marije Laffeber as new Managing Director Issuemakers, the leading consultancy in the field of corporate communications and public affairs, is proud to announce that Marije Laffeber will take over the role of Managing Director from January 2025. The intention is…
