A recent ruling by the Raad van State has significantly altered the management of nitrogen emissions in the Netherlands, leading to major implications for businesses and municipalities. Companies that had previously offset their nitrogen emissions internally will now face restrictions and may need to secure new permits retroactively from 2020. Agricultural and construction sectors express concerns about the ruling’s consequences, highlighting the complexity of compliance across diverse local jurisdictions. The government plans to propose new emission control policies by January, while a transition phase until 2030 is instituted to help businesses adjust.