Dutch tech companies voice concern at plans for tougher stance on immigration

The Netherlands has always been known as a business-friendly country. But the country looks set to become a lot less hospitable following the result of November’s elections, in which the far right won the most votes. The four parties seeking to form a government have vowed to limit immigration, hitting both high-tech workers and students. Companies have started to voice their concern and some are even threatening to leave the country. FRANCE 24's Alix Le Bourdon and Fernande van Tets report from Eindhoven, one of Europe's biggest tech hubs. 

May 9, 2024 - 01:00
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Dutch tech companies voice concern at plans for tougher stance on immigration
The Netherlands has always been known as a business-friendly country. But the country looks set to become a lot less hospitable following the result of November’s elections, in which the far right won the most votes. The four parties seeking to form a government have vowed to limit immigration, hitting both high-tech workers and students. Companies have started to voice their concern and some are even threatening to leave the country. FRANCE 24's Alix Le Bourdon and Fernande van Tets report from Eindhoven, one of Europe's biggest tech hubs. 

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