‘Bedrag ineens’ opnieuw uitgesteld: invoering pas in 2029

The Dutch government has delayed the introduction of "bedrag ineens" (lump-sum pension payment) again, pushing the implementation date from July 2026 to January 1, 2029. This marks another postponement of a pension reform agreed nearly a decade ago, raising concerns about delayed modernization of the pension system and affecting retirement planning timelines for Dutch citizens.