Increase in local restrictions
According to a recent EenVandaag survey, 13 Dutch municipalities are now imposing a limit on the number of migrant workers allowed to live within their area. That is a notable increase compared to just three municipalities that did so in 2020. The survey, in which 157 municipalities participated, also found that another 11 municipalities are considering introducing similar rules.

Most municipalities cited concerns about social cohesion, pressure on housing and general quality of life as important reasons for imposing the limits. For example, Peel en Maas has limited the number of migrant workers to 10% of the total population – approximately 4,500 people – a figure that has already been reached. As a result, the municipality no longer issues permits to additional migrant workers.