In the Netherlands, it was revealed that tax authorities had unfairly ordered the return of children's allowances paid in the past, and the Cabinet took responsibility and resigned altogether.
In the Netherlands, from 2013 to the end, tax authorities ordered more than thousands of households to return their children's allowances for "illegal receipts", but by last month it was revealed that this was a mistake. became.
The Cabinet led by Prime Minister Rutte took responsibility and resigned on the 15th, as criticism of the government's response increased against the background of the serious impact on the lives of citizens due to the spread of the new coronavirus.
According to local media, the return of the allowance put many households in a difficult financial situation, and some were ordered to return millions of yen in Japanese yen.
In addition, when the tax authorities decided that they were receiving illegal benefits, it was pointed out that one of the criteria was dual nationality with nationalities other than the Netherlands, and criticisms such as "Isn't it discrimination?" It has come out.
In the Netherlands, an election for the House of Representatives is scheduled for March, and it is expected that the current Rutte administration will continue to take command of measures against the new coronavirus until a new administration is inaugurated after the election. ..
The ruling party, led by Prime Minister Rutte, was initially expected to become the first party in the March elections, but the issue could have an impact on the elections.