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Cabinet Wants to Cut Civil Service, but Must Make 'Difficult Political Choices', Says the Court of Audit
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The Dutch Court of Audit warns that Prime Minister Rob Jetten’s cabinet must make difficult political choices to achieve its goal of saving 3.4 billion euros through civil service cuts. President Pieter Duisenberg states that while the budget targets are allocated per ministry, a concrete plan is missing, risking reduced service quality for citizens. The audit highlights the challenge of realizing ambitious goals like housing construction and defense investment with fewer staff, noting that previous cutbacks under the Schoof cabinet failed to simplify work or reduce headcount effectively.
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