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Dutch unemployment

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A crowded Leidsestraat in Amsterdam
Business
Dutch business layoffs expected to be highest in years despite low unemployment rate
15 January 2026 - 12:00
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Fired office worker holding a box with her belongings, humanoid AI robots waiting for a job interview in the background.
Business
Entry-level job vacancies slashed in half, layoffs begin as AI adoption continues
19 December 2025 - 09:15
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A crowded Leidsestraat in Amsterdam
BusinessCultureLifestyle
Unemployment in Netherlands remains at four-year peak of 4 percent
20 November 2025 - 17:00
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Grocery store worker
Business
Unemployment holds at 3.8% with 385,000 out of work as Dutch workforce expands
26 June 2025 - 21:10
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A woman and man working together on a project using an iPhone and a Macbook Air
BusinessLifestyle
Labor market tightness eased slightly last quarter
17 November 2024 - 08:15
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Business
Dutch unemployment rate rises as business bankruptcy concerns continue to grow
19 October 2024 - 07:45
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A woman and man working together on a project using an iPhone and a Macbook Air
Business
Dutch worked more last year; 17,000 more jobs
13 October 2024 - 14:55
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Waiting for a job interview
Business
Unemployment fell slightly in November, also fewer unemployment benefit recipients
17 December 2022 - 08:15
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Euros
Business
Consumers spending more on services, but buying fewer items; Confidence at record low
22 October 2022 - 07:15
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Waitresses
Business
Youth unemployment at its lowest since start of pandemic
22 August 2021 - 07:45
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Politics
More job losses expected in 2014
3 February 2014 - 10:01

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