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Councilors earn more partly due to population growth: salaries 21 percent higher than four years ago

Councilors earn more partly due to population growth: salaries 21 percent higher than four years ago

Remuneration for local council members in the Netherlands has increased by nearly 21 percent over the past four years, a significantly higher growth rate compared to the previous term. According to an analysis by ANP, this rise is partly attributed to population growth and reflects updated annual rates since the 2022 elections.

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