“The government’s purchasing power figures are like fast food restaurants,” says chairman Reinier Castelein. “They promise you a full stomach. But in the end, you’re left hungry at home. These purchasing power figures also promise all sorts of things, but they don’t solve the financial stress of middle incomes.”
According to Castelein, the fact that the government indicates that the burdens must be reduced and the net disposable income must increase is worth little. "That sounds hopeful. Yet it is the government from The Hague to the province and municipality that keeps increasing the burdens. This government promises all sorts of things for tomorrow and the day after. But next week it turns out to be disappointing again."
This clear message follows the government's plans and the outcome of the expenditure certainty study. De UnieThis survey was conducted again this year among members of the Association, just as in 2020 and 2022. De Unie and a representative sample of Dutch secondary and higher educated and retired professionals.
Even though the research shows a positive trend compared to previous years, where the energy crisis and extreme inflation figures dominated in 2022, expenditure uncertainty and lack of control over expenditure remain a major concern. De Unie continues to ask for attention.
We would like to share the insights from the research in which more than 6000 members participated with you via this link.
Click here for the report of the research (same questions) among the representative sample of Dutch secondary and higher educated and retired professionals.
The insights from this research will De Unie In collaboration with our Vakcentrale VCP in The Hague, but also in companies and sectors, we draw attention to the concerns of our supporters, in your interest! LRead here the broader response to the budget statement from the VCP
Read the reactions here De Unie in the media
The Telegraph: Reactions to the throne speech: 'The cabinet is nibbling away at the purchasing power of households' | The middle class does not recognize itself at all in purchasing power pictures
NPO Radio 1: Money or your life: sense and nonsense purchasing power figures | bidding without financing reservation
