Hans Spekman
Dutch politician
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- Oct 7
Dutch cabinet restarts social pact talks after dropping 6 billion euro welfare cuts
Prime Minister Rob Jetten met union and employer leaders at the Catshuis to launch negotiations on labour and disability reform following a seven-month dispute over planned budget cuts.
- Jun 24
Dutch public transport shut down entirely as workers strike over social security cuts
Union-led work stoppage from 04:00 to 08:00 brought trains, trams, buses, and metros to a standstill across the Netherlands, leaving stations deserted as staff protested government plans to raise the retirement age and cut unemployment and disability benefits.
