News item | 17-04-2025 | 17:15
The proposal for an individual right of objection or a referendum in the transition to the new pension system leads to delays, legal problems and higher costs. The government speaks of radical consequences and therefore does not consider the proposal to be desirable. This is stated in the cabinet response to the amendment of MPs Joseph, Omtzigt (NSC), Vermeer (BBB) and Mulder (PVV) who sent Minister Van Hijum of Social Affairs and Employment (SZW) to the Lower House.
However, Minister Van Hijum writes that he shares the intention of the petitioners to involve participants more actively and better in their retirement. He wants to meet these concerns in a different way, both to increase support and to make more purchasing power possible. For example, funds must clearly switch to the new system – the so -called entry – explain clearly and take participants in this choice. The minister will also look at how even more perspective can be made in the new system for the preservation of purchasing power for pensioners, where risks between young and old continue to be honestly shared. The House of Representatives will be further informed about this around the summer.
Minister Van Hijum: “What I struggled with is that there is a tension locked up in our pension system. On the one hand, people pay premiums, and some direct control over their money. I understand very well that many people have this feeling. On the other hand, our pensions collective: we share risks with each other, actually leaving the collective. Is actually an impossible choice for people.