The Netherlands is the only EU state whose minimum income keeps people out of poverty, a new European Commission report shows.
The income is not measured as a minimum wage but rather as a social net, like a cash payment, to ensure people do not become destitute.
The figures published on Wednesday (28 September) come at a time when EU states are grappling Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.To read this story, log in or subscribe