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 Wiggle@lemmy.worldEnglish
    18·
    7 days ago

    If we started building houses instead of supporting export farmers, there wouldn’t be an issue. We can’t build due to EU emission regulations and farmers refuse to do anything to reduce any. And we let them. Because, we care more about their income then we care about a roof over our head, apparently. 85% Dutch farmers produce is export. Instead of capping the population, we should ditch the right wing government, restrict farmers and start building houses. Instead of fixing the problems we have, the government is fueling them while at the same time creating loads more.