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.
Some time ago she announced that there would be checks at the borders
She was asked to elaborate further
She responded with “the checks will be at the borders”
When asked to elaborate further, she answered at the borders with Germany and Belgium (no shit, they’re literally the only countries bordering the Netherlands)
She also said they were going to place billboards in front of places were asylum seekers were staying that would say “we’re working on your return”, “just like I saw in Denmark”. Except she never saw that anywhere, and it would just be cruel and pointless.
So far, very little things have actually passed through parlement despite them having the majority in the “2e kamer”.
Technically it also borders France by means of Saint Martin.
I think that’s technically the kingdom of the Netherlands.