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Tuesday, Jul 28, 2026
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Minimum Wage and Social Benefits Increase Across the Netherlands

The Netherlands has raised the statutory minimum wage to €14.99 per hour for workers aged 21 and over, with corresponding increases to social benefits, pensions and disability payments to help offset inflation.
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