The Dutch Federation of Pension Funds has responded to the outline agreement between the Dutch political parties hoping to form the next coalition government in the Netherlands.

The outline agreement was published last week by the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), centre-right the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and New Social Contract (NSC), as well as the populist Farmer-Citizen Movement (BBB).

The 26-page document titled Hope, guts and pride outlines the policies for the future coalition government, and includes plans for stricter immigration measures, building new homes, sticking to its existing climate targets, and more energy independence, among others.

In response, Dutch Federation of Pension Funds chair, Ger Jaarsma, said it was good there is now clarity about an agreement.

“We are facing a number of major social challenges in the Netherlands. These include the housing market and energy transition. Topics that are also expressly addressed in the agreement,” he said.

“Pension funds are actively considering how more investments in these and other crucial sectors can be made possible. This does require direction from the government. We are happy to discuss this. Furthermore, as a sector we are and will continue to work hard on the implementation of the Future Pensions Act."

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