These are the latest regulations for gatherings (UPDATED 15th October 2020)

During the press conference of Tuesday 13th of October new regulations were announced for the Netherlands. The measures take effect on October 14 at 10:00 PM. The measures for events since October the 14th are clarified below.

Rules for groups

• The number of people at an indoor seated venue is limited to 30 people.

Exceptions made for events

• Events may not be executed, with the exception of:
  • Trade fairs and conferences
  • Matches or competitions
  • Demonstrations, gatherings and meetings as referred to in the Public Assemblies Act

• Indoor gatherings that are necessary to ensure the continued daily operations of institutions, businesses and other organizations. These gatherings must not exceed 30 people.
• Meetings of the States General or of a related committee (in the relevant safety region), or meetings of a municipal council, provincial council and general board of a water authority, or of a committee set up by one of these bodies, and other gatherings required by law.

Necessary business meetings are allowed

Conclusion: if your meeting is of a strictly business nature (meeting, conference, gatherings that are necessary for the functioning of a company or organization), it now seems that you can continue to receive a maximum of 30 people in a room with seated setting (taking into account the 1,5 meter rule).

Note: this is a representation of the measures as announced by the government. We are keeping a close eye on the regulations. Our aim is to obtain the necessary clarity and make it easily accessible for you. This article will be updated regularly.

Read about the safe gatherings and virtual meetings that are still possible here.

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