Volkskrant

Polish workers are increasingly leaving the Netherlands to return to a 'new Poland', according to a Volkskrant report being widely shared. The departure raises the question of who will fill the low-paid work in distribution centres, greenhouses and construction, jobs long staffed by Polish labour and relied upon by employers including voters of the VVD.

The Dutch government has withdrawn planned cuts to social security, and trade unions are returning to the negotiating table. The reversal follows pressure from unions and marks a change of course for the cabinet on social policy. The news, reported by de Volkskrant, is drawing attention in the Netherlands as stakeholders assess what the concession means for benefits and ongoing labour negotiations.