Roemer: We have nothing to percentages, but to pennies

Elderly Organization ANBO example reacts moderately positive on the leaked documents and stressed that details (known until September 20) will show whether pensioners, for example, high health care costs also go forward to really.

Director Liane den Haan: ,, particularly pensioners are struggling with median income. They have just too much income so they just do not qualify for example, housing allowance or other arrangements. But pensioners are very difficult with a lower retirement income and very high health care costs. "

PCOB
The elderly Christian Association (PCOB) is still moderate. ,, We are pleased that the elderly person's tax increases in taxes, but are wondering if this is structural. "And what the government has in store for the housing and care allowances the PCOB is curious. ,, For the elderly with a small pension, this can very much part of their purchasing power. "

Perspective, the youth organization of the Christian Union, believes that with all the attention to the elderly another group there spoilage. ,, Especially young people find it increasingly difficult to make ends meet. They also indebted to.

CU
Group Chairman Gert-Jan Segers (CU) sees good things in the budget, but he refused to go into details until Budget Day. ,, We have always expressed our concerns about groups that are overlooked, such as families and the chronically ill. I see there is still room for improvement, alternatives need be. So we are also against a budget. "

Youth funds are especially excited about the promised extra money for poor children. This is intended for swimming lessons, school trips, sports equipment, school supplies and clothing and will be paid in kind. ,, The Youth Sports Fund and Jeugdcultuurfonds are eager to show here with municipalities and other parties shape. "

Emile Roemer
Opposition leader Emile Roemer noted that only leaked good news. Many ,, we already knew. But it remains a tradition for this government that those with the fattest wallets are the hardest to go ahead. All that fiddling with percentage does nothing to alter that. People have nothing to percentages, but to pennies. You will not hear me squeal about extra money for things like security, although it is long over due. It has already caused a lot of damage. "

Police union ACP is the extra money for more security than a drop in the ocean. ,, When it comes to safety, has long been stopping the clock in The Hague. Meanwhile, squeaks and creaks the Dutch security apparatus. "With employees in include police, defense and justice, the alarm will sound on the circumstances in which they do their work.

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