Majority of Welfare Recipients in the Netherlands Are Migrants from Islamic Countries (Video)

The latest statistics from the Netherlands paint a devastating picture of the consequences of unchecked left-wing migration policies under Mark Rutte’s previous coalition government, dominated by the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and their progressive allies, and mass illegal immigration. A staggering 55% of welfare recipients in the country now have a migration background, with most originating from outside the European Union—and predominantly from Islamic countries. These figures, released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), highlight a deepening crisis as the welfare rolls swell, disproportionately burdened by those who contribute little but take much.

At the end of September 2024, 404,000 individuals were dependent on welfare benefits—a 2% increase compared to the previous year. Among them, 208,000 recipients come from countries outside Europe, with Syrians (50,000), Moroccans (27,000), Turks (22,000), and Iraqis (12,000) dominating the numbers. The data also shows a troubling trend: while native Dutch welfare dependency continues to decline, it skyrockets among non-European migrants, particularly among youth under 27, where an alarming 9% increase was reported.

This is not merely a case of temporary hardship for these groups. CBS data also reveals that asylum seekers granted residency in the Netherlands rarely integrate into the labor force. Only a quarter of male “status holders” and a pitiful 10% of their female counterparts find employment after a year of living off the system. This perpetuates a cycle of dependency that strains public resources, undermines social cohesion, and alienates communities.

The destruction caused by mass illegal immigration and lax border policies extends far beyond economics. It erodes societal unity, fuels cultural divides, and places an untenable burden on Dutch taxpayers, who fund this welfare explosion while watching their own communities suffer from reduced services, increased competition for housing and jobs, and rising resentment. The disproportionate welfare reliance among migrants showcases a massive failure of integration policies and an intentional refusal to confront the hard truths about cultural incompatibility and economic disparity.

As Europe grapples with these issues, the Netherlands serves not just as a cautionary tale but as a stark warning of what happens when a nation’s leadership appears complicit in its own downfall. Left-wing leaders under Rutte’s government, driven by ideological zeal rather than the well-being of their people, orchestrated policies that weaponized mass migration to destabilize society. By overwhelming welfare systems, inflaming cultural divides, and fostering dependency, they pushed the Dutch state toward collapse—a calculated attack to erode national identity and pave the way for authoritarian control under the guise of “rebuilding” society.

The facts are irrefutable: a welfare system cannot sustain itself when more than half of its recipients come from outside its borders, contributing far less than they consume. This is not mere incompetence; it is deliberate sabotage. By enabling unchecked migration and refusing to demand integration or contribution, these leaders betrayed the very people they claimed to represent, sacrificing Dutch prosperity, security, and identity for their globalist fantasies.

However, the Dutch people have woken up, as demonstrated by their overwhelming support for Geert Wilders and the new conservative government. This electoral victory represents a clear mandate to reverse these destructive policies and reclaim national sovereignty. The Netherlands must seize this moment to reclaim its borders, enforce strict immigration controls, and halt automatic welfare entitlements for newcomers. Only with decisive leadership prioritizing the welfare, safety, and identity of the Dutch people can the nation secure its future.

Geert Wilders himself has repeatedly pointed out that illegal migrants are prioritized by the welfare state for social housing, even in a tiny country where there is already a severe shortage of housing for the actual Dutch population. This glaring inequality has become a symbol of the state’s failure to put its own citizens first. In many speeches, Wilders has highlighted this injustice, rallying against the policies that leave native Dutch families waiting while resources are diverted to those who entered the country illegally.

This is not just about immigration; it is about national sovereignty, survival, and the very identity of the Netherlands. With 55% of welfare recipients now hailing from outside the EU—predominantly from Islamic countries—the data paints a clear picture of a nation at a crossroads. The Dutch people deserve leaders who will protect their borders, defend their culture, and ensure that their welfare systems benefit those who contribute to the nation’s prosperity. Anything less is not just a failure of leadership but an existential threat to the future of the Netherlands. The time to act is now—before everything the Netherlands stands for is lost.