The system of education in the Netherlands has undergone a great number of reforms in recent years. What is needed now is a respite, if only so that the major regulatory and structural changes that have already been made can be consolidated. Achieving a consensus on these reforms is proving a...

Strong and adequate skills are essential to support workers’ productivity and to ensure robust employment outcomes. Developing workers’ skills would also increase their personal satisfaction and wages, contributing in making growth more inclusive. The Netherlands performs well in terms of...

The Dutch labour market has recovered and the unemployment rate has been converging towards pre-crisis levels. Non-standard forms of work have expanded with a strong trend towards self-employment and an increased reliance on temporary contracts. These developments may reflect a preference of...