The Dutch government, under Prime Minister Dick Schoof, plans to limit the country's population to under 20 million by 2050 to control migration, despite warnings from economists and statisticians about workforce shortages.
The Dutch government, led by Prime Minister Dick Schoof, plans to limit the country's population to under 20 million by 2050, aiming to control migration. The demographic development commission suggested a ceiling of 19 to 20 million residents. Ministers Marjolein Faber and Eddy van Hijum emphasized the need for a tougher stance on immigration, advocating for a more selective and targeted policy, especially for asylum seekers.
Despite warnings from economists and statisticians about workforce shortages, the government continues to prioritize population control over immigration
POPULATION CONTROL MIGRATION LIMITS DUTCH GOVERNMENT WORKFORCE SHORTAGES ECONOMIC PROSPERITY
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