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Latest jump brings number of people on welfare in the Netherlands to 411,000

14 June 2026 - 07:15

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Dutch municipalities cut number of welfare sanctions by half since pandemic

8 September 2025 - 15:20

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Policy advisor wants welfare system to emphasize trust, not employment

5 November 2024 - 19:30

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Union claims benefits vary by up to 900 euros per municipality

6 October 2024 - 14:05

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Reform welfare holiday allowance: VVD

26 June 2014 - 09:24

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