Dutch population must stay below 20 million, ministers say - DutchNews.nl
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The right-wing Dutch government is looking at drawing up specific targets to limit immigration and ensure the population of the Netherlands remains below 20 million by 2050. Immigration minister Marjolein Faber and social affairs minister Eddy van Hijum told MPs in a briefing on Tuesday that the cabinet was embracing a report by the government’s demographic development commission which recommends a population ceiling of 19 to 20 million inhabitants. The cabinet “supports the need to work towards that scenario and...

Summary

The Dutch government is considering measures to cap the Netherlands’ population at 20 million by 2050, responding to a demographic commission’s recommendation.

Currently at 18 million, the population’s growth raises concerns about pressures on housing, healthcare, and education.

Immigration minister Marjolein Faber and social affairs minister Eddy van Hijum emphasized stricter asylum limits and more targeted migration policies, with further research underway.

Economists warn that an aging population might necessitate increased foreign labor or domestic reforms, as 3 million extra workers by 2040 is deemed unfeasible.

  • Lord WiggleEnglish
    5•7 days ago

    I already often hit my head on Belgian doorways so they don’t have to change much haha! Why Denmark though, The Netherlands borders Belgium and Germany, and technically France (on Saint Martin).

    • stochastictrebuchetEnglish
      4•7 days ago

      Why Denmark

      So, according to wikipedia there is a small shared border.

      Real answer though: I’m an idiot. I remembered driving from Belgium to Denmark through the Netherlands and completely forgot passing through Germany along the way.

      Still think those Danes should consider a wall.

      • Lord WiggleEnglish
        1•7 days ago

        So, according to wikipedia there is a small shared border.

        Source? Unable to find anything.

        I don’t blame you for not remembering Germany. Netherlands: Constant traffic jam. Germany: 230km/h, Denmark in a few hours without a stop 👌Also, northern Germany is boring AF

        Walls are dumb though. Doesn’t work.