35% of future emigrants believe that the Netherlands is overpopulated and are therefore looking for space abroad. An increase of 11% compared to 2016. A new motive for leaving is the increasing climate regulations 4%. Research among the 12.000 visitors to the upcoming Emigration Fair shows this.
The Ministry of Social Affairs may not simply cut benefits when a Dutch person lives in Thailand or elsewhere abroad, writes De Telegraaf.
CDA, VVD and PVV worst parties for emigrants
This year, around 22.000 expats have registered or pre-registered for the European Parliament elections. They help determine which politicians will represent our country in Europe over the next five years.
Few Dutch people abroad have regrets
Gringo has contributed to a study by Tilburg University, where a project group is conducting a long-term study of the homesickness and regret of Dutch people abroad.
Reader question: Are there also emigrated Dutch couples in Thailand?
My wife and I are orienting ourselves for emigration abroad, including Spain and Turkey, but we also have good memories of Thailand (holidays).
Expats and emigrants wanted for scientific research
Expats and emigrants are rarely the subject of scientific research. The Psychology Department of Tilburg University wants to change this. She will conduct research into the well-being of Dutch people abroad.
As the elections approach, hundreds of thousands of Dutch people abroad are faced with the question of whether they will vote.
Minister Piet Hein Donner of the Interior and Kingdom Relations is working on 'additional registration' for expats and emigrants. For example, the government wants to gain a better overview of who is leaving the Netherlands. Those who do not deregister according to the rules can expect a fine from 2013.