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Thierry Aartsen
Politics
Gov't wants municipalities to better enforce language requirement for welfare benefits
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King Willem-Alexander with the Jetten I Cabinet after swearing in the new Ministers and State Secretaries on 23 February 2026
Politics
Lack of results sends confidence in Jetten I Cabinet plummeting after 100 days in office
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Eelco Heinen
PoliticsBusiness
Unions, employers hold informal talks on labor-market deal over social security cuts
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An elderly couple at a beach.
PoliticsBusiness
Dutch state pension holiday allowance jumps 20% in 2026, up 47% since 2023
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Elderly couple sitting on a bench
PoliticsCultureLifestyle
40% of pensioners with migrant backgrounds live in poverty in Netherlands
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Pension
PoliticsBusiness
Cabinet won’t scrap state pension age hike before discussing alternatives
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PRO Senator Paul Rosenmöller shakes Prime Minister Rob Jetten's hand after receving majority support for his motion to scrap the Cabinet's plans to increase state pension age more rapidly. Deputy Prime Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz is next to Jetten, smiling at the camera. 7 April 2026
Politics
Senate axes Dutch government's plan for faster increase in state pension age
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Elderly woman's hands
PoliticsBusiness
Dutch government’s AOW pension plan could be blocked in Senate
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A pensioner enjoying a sunny day in the park
Business
Dutch state pension paid in nearly every country worldwide as more retirees move abroad
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Prime Minister Rob Jetten flanked by his Deputy Prime Ministers, Dilan Yeşilgöz and Bart van den Brink, on the first day of the parliamentary debate on the new government's plans, 25 February 2026
Politics
Parliament orders new gov't to rework plans to increase state pension age, fight poverty
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Prime Minister Rob Jetten flanked by his Deputy Prime Ministers, Dilan Yeşilgöz and Bart van den Brink, on the first day of the parliamentary debate on the new government's plans, 25 February 2026
Politics
Jetten to test minority Cabinet's balancing act in debate with MP's on gov't plans
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Elderly couple sitting on a bench
PoliticsBusinessCultureLifestyle
Dutch coalition plans accelerate retirement age, could reach 70 by 2054
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Parliamentary leaders Rob Jetten (D66), Henri Bontenbal (CDA), and Dilan Yesilgoz (VVD) presenting their coalition agreement at Nieuwspoort.
Politics
Minority Cabinet deal: Billions for Defense, social media age minimum, later retirement
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Retiree drinking a beer on a terrace
Business
Aging population: Tax money funded over half of Dutch state pension benefits last year
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Euros in a wallet
Business
Law changes on July 1 that will impact your wallet
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The UWV building on Cascadeplein in Groningen. Oct. 3, 2004
PoliticsBusiness
More people receiving social assistance benefits, especially young people affected
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Packing the car for vacation
Business
Vacation pay paid out this week; Average worker getting €1,626
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Euros
Business
Minimum wage to jump 10% next year, Pensions to rise; €14 billion for purchasing power
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Euros
PoliticsBusiness
Dutch deficit rises to 3.4%, leading to some higher taxes; 30 percent expat benefit reduced
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Euros
Politics
More substantial minimum wage increase set for next year: Report
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A pensioner enjoying a sunny day in the park
Health
Coronavirus unlikely to shorten life expectancy for much longer
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Elderly worker
BusinessHealth
Rising retirement age to cause problems in Dutch society: Doctors
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Pension
Business
Retirement age average went up another four months last year
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Politics
Ruling parties split on jobs plan