Verlenging naturalisatietermijnen

Reactie

Vraag1

Extending the naturalization period from 5 to 10 years would probably be counterproductive and harmful for the Netherlands, here is why:
1. Extending the naturalization period makes the Netherlands less attractive to skilled migrants, pushing talent to countries with faster paths to citizenship and weakening the Dutch knowledge economy.
2. Keeping expats in limbo for 10 years fosters exclusion and discourages integration, creating a group of long-term “outsiders” without full rights or belonging.
3. With an aging population, the Netherlands needs committed long-term residents; delaying citizenship risks losing contributors to the workforce, tax base, and society.