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Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026
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Netherlands Raises Minimum Wage and Expands Social Support Measures

The Dutch government increased the statutory minimum wage to €14.99 per hour for workers aged 21 and older while expanding support for pensioners and social assistance recipients to help offset continuing cost-of-living pressures.
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