The 65% of young Muslims wants to leave the Netherlands.
A 74% from the Moroccans and a 54% from the Turks see it as a real possibility. Canada and Spain are among the options.
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In the Netherlands, reports often emerge indicating that Muslims feel increasingly insecure and experience feelings of discrimination and exclusion. A research agency specialising in the opinions of bicultural Dutch people has carried out a study among young Dutch Muslims.
Like other reports, it indicates that many Muslims are experiencing increased discrimination, a growing sense of exclusion and a lack of security.
For this reason, A 74% of the Moroccans and a 54% of the Turks are considering leaving as a real possibility.. The most popular destinations are Turkey, Morocco and the Middle East, although Some also think of Canada and Spain.a.
The effect of the new government on the Muslim community
The number of young Muslims who are considering leaving the country has increased drastically with the arrival of the new government.
The increasingly hostile political climate and a society that is becoming ever harsher towards them have heightened the sense of rejection. Comparing current data with previous studies, a clear pattern is evident. A downward trend in trust in politics and an increase in the intention to leave the country.:
- Before the new government, 1 in 2 Muslims (50.1%) He was considering leaving.
- Now, this figure has risen to 65%, a clear majority.
- Moroccan Muslims are the most affected: before 60% I wanted to leave, now 74%.
- Among the Turks, this intention has also grown, passing from 45% to 54%.
Furthermore, according to the study, 9 out of 10 devout Muslims want to leave, an increase of 10 points compared to previous years.
The sense of insecurity is growing.
Islamophobia is identified as the main cause of this insecurity, passing from the 18% to 23%, followed by discrimination and social exclusion, which have passed from the 15% to 19%
- Before the new government: One 25% He felt unsafe around young Muslims.
- Now: This figure has increased to 30%, and among women it has risen from 30% to 35%.
More discontent with politics
Dissatisfaction with politics is also very high. An 89% of young Muslims does not trust the Dutch government.. Those of Moroccan origin are the most critical, with 93 per cent distrust. The recent elections and the new government have worsened pessimism. Sixty-one per cent say they see the future as even bleaker.
- Before the new government: The 80% Muslims distrusted politics.
- Now: Distrust has reached its peak. 89%.
- Among Moroccan Muslims, it has gone from 88% to 93%.
- Among Turkish Muslims, it has risen from 82% to 87%.
The conclusion drawn from the study is that political discourses in the Netherlands They have become harsher and more aggressive towards Muslims.. More and more politicians are using language that criminalises them or treats them as a threat, creating an atmosphere of rejection and mistrust.
More and more Muslims believe that current policies in the Netherlands are designed to marginalise them., placing further obstacles to their integration and restricting employment and social opportunities. The perception that the government treats them as second-class citizens has grown.
In addition, Immigration and integration laws have been tightened., making it more difficult for many Muslim families to settle or to be reunited with their relatives. These policies send a clear message: Muslims have less and less place in Dutch society.
They see no future in their country.
This study highlights a reality: Many young Dutch Muslims do not see their future in the country where they have grown up.. The feeling of discrimination, insecurity and a lack of trust in politics are leading many to consider leaving.
This report fills that gap, with an online survey and face-to-face interviews with 514 young Muslims aged 18 to 35 living in major cities such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht and The Hague. The fieldwork was carried out between 17 and 23 February 2025, with a sample comprising mainly people of Turkish (38.1%) and Moroccan (39.1%) origin.
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