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Tuesday, Jul 07, 2026
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The Netherlands Tightens Economic Rules With Higher Minimum Wage and New Rent Policy

The Dutch government has raised the statutory minimum wage for adults to €14.99 an hour while allowing housing associations to increase social rents by up to 4.4%, balancing cost-of-living support with the financial sustainability of the housing sector.
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