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Dutch Integration Minister wants free language lessons for migrants

14:31 24/08/2007
• Media Center » Video ImmigrationNews The new Dutch Minister for Integration, Ella Vogelaar, wants to make language lessons for immigrants free of charge. It's a big change from her predecessor,...

Netherlands - Dutch parliament in crisis over immigration policy

12:17 14/12/2006
The Dutch parliament was holding crisis talks on 13 December after MPs passed a motion condemning its caretaker Immigration Minister for refusing to halt deportations of rejected asylum seekers until...

Near to election time, Dutch rivals agree on immigration

9:34 20/11/2006
After years of heated public debate on immigration and fears of mounting ethnic tensions all Dutch parties have hardened their stance on immigration and sentiments previously blasted as far right are...

New Dutch immigration test under attack

12:45 06/04/2006
The Netherlands has introduced Europe's most stringent immigration requirements for would-be immigrants. Applicants for a resident visa must now pass a Dutch language test administered at the Dutch...

Holland to show controversial DVD to some potential immigrants

12:14 14/03/2006
Potential immigrants to the Netherlands will be faced with a film showing two men kissing in a park, and a woman in a topless swimsuit, after Wednesday of this week. The DVD is part of a new entrance...

Netherlands introduces Dutch language test for immigrants

14:00 21/02/2006
The Netherlands is introducing its new integration policy next month by establishing Dutch language and culture tests at 138 embassies, the country's immigration minister said this week. The 30-...

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