Verlenging naturalisatietermijnen

Reactie

Vraag1

1. Principle of Legal Certainty & Fairness:
People who already moved to the Netherlands under the existing 5-year pathway for naturalization made life-changing decisions—leaving their countries, families, and careers—based on these rules. Changing the rules retroactively undermines legal certainty, a key principle in democratic governance. Such a policy would unfairly penalize those who trusted the Dutch government’s framework when making their decision. Any new rule should therefore only apply to future migrants, who can make an informed choice before entering.
2. Integration is More Than Just Language – It’s Economic & Social Contribution:
High-skilled migrants are already working, paying taxes, and supporting the Dutch economy and welfare system. Many of us actively contribute to research, healthcare, and industry—sectors that strengthen the Netherlands globally. True integration is not just passing a language test, but also being self-sustainable, law-abiding, and economically productive. By extending the waiting period to 10 years, the government risks discouraging exactly the kind of migrants who integrate fastest and contribute the most.
3. Targeting the Wrong Group:
If the concern is over “outsiders” misusing the system, the solution should be to address non-contributing groups (those who do not work or pay taxes for long periods) rather than extending the naturalization period for everyone, including high-skilled, tax-paying migrants. This blanket approach punishes contributors while failing to solve the real issue. A fairer and more effective approach would be to differentiate based on participation in the labor market and financial independence.