Dutch government tries to stop ASML from moving out
The Dutch government is pulling out all the stops to entice semiconductor maker ASML to remain in the country, following the company being openly disgruntled about the Netherlands' anti-migrant position. It has now embarked on a cross-ministry effort, named Operation Beethoven, to convince the company to continue its investments and operations in the country. ASML is the country's biggest company, as well as being one of Europe's largest. However, it also relies heavily on foreign employees, with about 40% of its 23,000 strong Netherlands' labour force being of a different nationality. As such...