The 2025 elections focused on major themes: migration, climate, healthcare and security. Yet behind those visible issues lie policy choices that directly affect entrepreneurs, directors-major shareholders and accountants. Which party takes the lead in forming a government will largely determine the course for SMEs in the coming years: more or less regulation, greater freedom for entrepreneurship, investment incentives or a more cautious fiscal approach. For organisations, now is the time to look ahead and understand what is shifting beneath the surface.
At asqin, we help our clients do exactly that. We translate political and economic developments into insight, direction and concrete actions within their organisations. Because change is part of doing business — the question is: how do you stay in control?
Three themes that call for insight and action:
1. Flexibility and employment relations
The labour market remains a key focus for any government. The DBA Act, new VBAR assessments and stricter oversight of self-employment structures are putting pressure on flexibility.
- PvdA–GL want less flexibility and more permanent contracts.
- D66 and CDA seek balance: self-employment is fine, but within clear frameworks.
- VVD and PVV emphasise entrepreneurial freedom and less regulation.
What this means:
Organisations will need to reassess how they work with external professionals. Think about contract structures, tax assessments and the distribution of responsibilities. Flexibility will remain possible, but it requires deeper insight and tighter control of risk.
2. Regulatory pressure and compliance
Whether it is CSRD, ESG or UBO structures, none of the major parties advocate fewer rules. Some focus on sustainability and transparency, while others highlight practicality and the reduction of administrative burdens.
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D66 and PvdA–GL stress reporting, transparency and sustainability.
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VVD and CDA aim to simplify regulation, but not abolish it.
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PVV focuses on national priorities, without easing compliance obligations.
What this means:
Regulation will remain a constant. The difference lies in pace, priorities and supervision. For organisations, it is crucial to design processes so that information remains reliable, up to date and verifiable, regardless of how high the bar is set.
3. Investment focus or restrained budgeting?
The decisions made in The Hague will determine whether there is room for growth and innovation, or a period of caution and cost control ahead. It is therefore vital to stay alert to what continues to generate value within your organisation and what no longer does.
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Left-leaning parties want to invest in sustainability and the public sector.
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VVD and PVV favour tax relief and a more conservative fiscal approach.
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CDA and D66 seek stability through innovation.
What this means:
Investment-driven coalitions create opportunities for growth, collaboration and innovation projects. More restrained governments demand agility, sharper priorities and temporary expertise. In both cases, those who truly understand their numbers, scenarios and processes can adapt without losing control.
From change to insight, from insight to control.
Change is inevitable: in politics, policy and business. Yet it does not have to create uncertainty. With the right insights, you not only keep up but take the lead. That is how you stay in control, even as the landscape shifts.
Our asqperts look beyond numbers and new legislation. They think alongside your organisation, uncover insights and help you make decisions that lead to both control and growth, always with insight as the starting point, improvement as the driver and control as the outcome.
