Dutch government announces major defence cutbacks
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| Publication date | 2011 |
| Journal | EIROnline: European industrial relations observatory on-line |
| Volume | Issue number | 2011 |
| Pages (from-to) | NL1105019I |
| Number of pages | 2 |
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| Abstract |
The Dutch cabinet has announced heavy cutbacks in defence spending, with €1 billion less to be spent on personnel and equipment over the next four years. Up to 12,000 full-time jobs will have to go, half of which forced redundancies. The Minister of Defence and Prime Minister claim the cutbacks will not prevent the armed forces from playing a meaningful role internationally. The trade unions are outraged at the consequences for personnel and are planning protest meetings. |
| Document type | Article |
| Language | English |
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