The government signals potential pressure on municipalities over the refugee placement crisis, underscoring broader tensions between authorities and civil servants.

A nationwide strike by Dutch civil servants is planned for April 14, forcing the suspension of lower house activities, including plenary sessions and committee work.

Parliamentary schedules will be disrupted as core sessions are canceled or postponed, and many items on the April 14 agenda will be rescheduled with new dates to be set.

The strike stems from stalled pay negotiations, with civil servants seeking higher wages while the government maintains a pay freeze and rejects inflation compensation for this year.

The disruption risks delaying the legislative process, necessitating revisions to upcoming debates and votes.