Verlenging naturalisatietermijnen

Reactie

Vraag1

Extending Naturalization to 10 Years is a Step Backwards, Here’s why:

Students Already Contribute Significantly
They invest their best years in Dutch education, stay on to work, and immediately add value to the economy. A longer wait only undermines their sense of belonging.

Knowledge Economy Needs Quick Integration
The Dutch economy thrives on innovation and research. Talent must feel secure to contribute fully — not left uncertain for an entire decade.

5 Years is Already a Long Time
Living, studying, working, and paying taxes for half a decade proves commitment. Extending it to 10 years adds delay without adding integration.

Companies Will Struggle to Attract Talent
The best minds will choose countries with shorter and clearer pathways. Dutch businesses will lose global competitiveness in the war for talent.

Human Impact Cannot Be Ignored
People who study, build careers, and start families here need stability. Forcing them to wait 10 years leaves them feeling like outsiders in a place they already call home.

Tax and Social Contributions Deserve Recognition
Migrants contribute from day one through income tax, housing, and social security. Extending the wait signals that their contributions are undervalued.

Risk of Brain Drain
Europe is in a race for skilled workers. Policies that push people away will mean fewer innovators, entrepreneurs, and young professionals in the Netherlands.

Mismatch with Dutch Values of Openness
The Netherlands is respected for being inclusive and pragmatic. A 10-year barrier risks damaging this reputation and discouraging the very talent the country needs.

Integration is about participation, not punishment. The Netherlands should remain open, not push highly skilled talent away.