26%
The richest 1%
The richest 1% owns more than a quarter of all wealth in the Netherlands.
Tax wealth, not labour.
Life has gotten more expensive. But not for everyone.
Housing unaffordable. Wages falling behind. Meanwhile the wealth of the richest grows faster than ever. That's not a coincidence — it's policy.
The numbers
48% → 26%
Tax on wealth has fallen for decades
While the top rate on wealth and capital kept dropping, the tax on labour stayed high.
€ billions
It can be different
If wealth were taxed more fairly, the tax on labour could come down — and there would be more money for healthcare, education and social security.
Source: IBO Vermogensverdeling (Ministerie van Financiën, 2022)
What is this about?
Many people sense that something is off. Groceries cost more, buying a home is out of reach, and there is little left at the end of the month. You work hard and yet it never seems to be enough.
This is not about where people come from. For decades wealth has been piling up at the top while the bill is shifted onto working people. The richest 1% now owns more than a quarter of all wealth in the Netherlands — while the tax burden falls mostly on your payslip.
“But won't rich people just leave if you tax them?” Most wealth is tied up in homes and businesses here — you can't simply take that abroad. And if it is sold, it becomes available to others.
The good news: this is solvable. We made the choices that led here, so we can make different ones. That is what this site is about — and below you'll find what you can do yourself.
Take action
1 Talk about it
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Life is getting more expensive for working people, while the wealth of the richest keeps growing untaxed. That's not a coincidence — it's policy. And policy can be changed.
2 Sign a petition
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3 Take action
Make your voice heard in politics. Find a member of parliament and send a short message.