The Netherlands is preparing to lay off up to 60% of its public employees in some departments: "We can't continue to do as we have been doing until now" The plan requests savings of 3.5 billion euros per year. 15% of all public employees are expected to be laid off. The Netherlands has one of the lowest public debts in Europe.

The Netherlands is preparing to lay off up to 60% of its public employees in some departments: "We can't continue to do as we have been doing until now" The plan requests savings of 3.5 billion euros per year. 15% of all public employees are expected to be laid off. The Netherlands has one of the lowest public debts in Europe.