Members of the FNV trade union federation have given their approval to plans to reform the Dutch pension system worked out by union officials and employer representatives.

The plan envisages an increase in the state pension age from 65 to 67 and was supported by 80% of the 160,000 people who voted.
The deal, which has not been finalised, involves an increase in the pension age from 65 to 66 in 2020 and possibly to 67 in 2025, depending on life expectancy developments. Both state pensions (AOW) and corporate pension schemes would be affected.
Although it will be up to the next cabinet and parliament how to implement the increase, the union and employer agreement is likely to be influential on those efforts. Most parties agree the pension age must be put up.