Nine in ten Dutch people (90%) are taking into account the economic contraction in 2020. From 6 April, companies that have been duped by the corona crisis can report to the UWV. Minister Wouter Koolmees of Social Affairs and Employment takes into account that 100.000 companies will contact the benefits agency in the coming period.

For many freelancers it is looking forward to the counter and the first opportunity to apply for support from the government. The consequences of the corona crisis have put many entrepreneurs in serious trouble. According to the Association of Dutch Municipalities (VNG), municipalities can choose to pay an advance. Through