CBS

More than half of Dutch employees who switch jobs end up working in a different sector, according to new analysis by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). The degree of cross‑sector mobility varies sharply between industries, with waste & energy and culture & recreation showing the highest outflow.

Dutch consumer spending rose in March after earlier declines, driven by higher spending on durable goods and services. Cars, household goods, and healthcare saw growth, while food and hospitality spending fell. CBS warned that consumption conditions weakened again in April.