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Pros & Cons
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- Immigration
- Being part of the European Union means that the gates of the Netherlands are now open to all EU citizens.
- Liberalism
- A country of tolerance, multiculturalism and above all acceptance. Liberal views on many issues, from prostitution to soft drugs.
- Language
- English is widely spoken, meaning that the adaptation process for non-Dutch speakers is significantly easier than in other countries.
- Immigration
- Non-EU citizens will find that residence & work permits are much more difficult to obtain nowadays.
- Politics
- There is political tension between minority groups, particularly right-wing extremists and Muslim fundamentalists.
- Traffic
- The densely populated country is interwoven with heavily packed motorways, especially during rush hours.
