Government
Council of State Warns: Government Misuses Disability Insurance Funds
The Council of State criticized the Dutch government for using disability insurance premiums excessively to reduce budget deficits, noting that funds collected far exceed payouts. With reserves growing from 1 billion to 45 billion euros, the council labeled the surplus a disguised tax, prompting calls from unions and employers to return to cost-covering rates.
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