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Dutch minimum wage is going up from January 2027; here’s who benefits most

From January 1, 2027, the Dutch statutory minimum wage will rise, with workers aged 21 and older seeing a pay bump of €15.29 an hour. Minister of Social Affairs Hans Vijlbrief...
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