Opinion October 2012

The Holland Bureau: Trade not aid The new foreign affairs minister is one of the smartest guys in the cabinet, says Giles Scott-Smith of The Holland Bureau.

Greg Shapiro: Dutchies for Romney? They might not be able to vote, but there are some Dutch people who support Mitt Romney for US president, says Greg Shapiro.

Neelie Kroes: Hacking and leaking We can all do more to make the internet a safer place, writes Neelie Kroes

Ad Scheepbouwer: If you don't get it, stay away from it Don’t be fooled by multi-coloured spreadsheets and tales of success if you are looking to invest in a company, says Ad Scheepbouwer.

Greg Shapiro: The Greatest Reality Show on Earth Are the Netherlands and the United States really both democracies? asks Greg Shapiro.

Annemarie van Gaal: Fallen hero Annemarie van Gaal thinks it's hypocrisy, not EPO, that has brought Lance Armstrong down

Ad Scheepbouwer: Entrepreneurial blues Not everyone who becomes a freelancer has all the skills needed to succeed, so why not work together, says Ad Scheepbouwer.

Youp van 't Hek: Lance a Lot Youp van ‘t Hek has found the ingredients for a hard-hitting Dutch film which will lift the lid on Dutch corruption. Leon de Winter is writing the script (allegedly).

Annemarie van Gaal: Get the housing market moving Abolish subsidies on rent and reign in reckless housing corporation bosses, says Annemarie van Gaal.

Annemarie van Gaal: Supergirl The entrepreneurial spirit can thrive with a little help from your friends, says Annemarie van Gaal

Barend van Lieshout: Elderly will hit the jackpot twice The locust generation could be hit with a hefty baby boom tax, says Barend van Lieshout

Ad Scheepbouwer: Great works or small talk Rising to fifth place in the world competitiveness rankings is no reason to crack open the champagne, writes Ad Scheepbouwer.

Neelie Kroes: A good teacher is a (rock) star Technology has the potential to make learning - and teaching - fun, writes Neelie Kroes