NSC plan for pension fund referendums puts strain on coalition

Pieter Omtzigt’s NSC party is calling for members of pension funds to be given a vote on whether to be included in the new Dutch system. NSC MP Agnes Joseph is expected to submit plans that would require pension fund managers to hold a referendum first before transferring to the new system. Pension providers have been able to opt in since January 1 this year. Joseph says putting the issue to a vote would reduce the risk of legal challenges...