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Thursday, Jul 23, 2026
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Minimum Wage and Social Benefits Increase Across the Netherlands

The statutory minimum wage has risen to €14.99 per hour for workers aged 21 and older, lifting several linked social benefits while social housing rents also increase as the government responds to ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
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