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The outgoing head of the Netherlands' largest employers' organisation warns that artificial intelligence will trigger a structural wave of layoffs. While some sectors face staff shortages, experts argue that the country must improve its retraining programmes to help workers adapt to an AI-driven economy.

Dutch coalition plans to link the state pension age directly to life expectancy are expected to drive up occupational incapacity claims among older workers. While the move is intended to save billions of euros by 2060, experts warn that many people over 60 may struggle to stay in the workforce.