Amsterdam ups lobbying effort on behalf of British Amsterdammers
7 years, 7 months ago

Amsterdam ups lobbying effort on behalf of British Amsterdammers

Dutch News  

Amsterdam’s mayor Eberhard van der Laan has written an open letter to British Amsterdammers updating them on what he and city hall officials have been doing to protect their post Brexit rights. ‘Amsterdam strives to be a capital city that is responsible for all its inhabitants… this includes you along with the 16,000 British citizens who currently call Amsterdam home,’ the mayor said in his letter. The aim, Van der Laan said, is to ‘offer security of residence to those Britons currently living in the Netherlands.’ Residency rights The report, based on an analysis of existing documentation, takes as a starting point the city’s wish to ensure that British citizens keep the same residency rights that they held before Brexit. Integration The researchers also suggest that Amsterdam inform the city’s British residents that they can undergo the integration requirements voluntarily, which will prevent delays or uncertainty after Brexit has taken place.

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'Spread expats outside Amsterdam,' provincial councillor says
3 years, 3 months ago

'Spread expats outside Amsterdam,' provincial councillor says

Dutch News  

Efforts need to be made to ‘spread’ international workers across Noord Holland province to ease the pressure on Amsterdam’s housing market, a D66 provincial councillor has told the Parool. Mulder’s comments were made in response to an ongoing debate about the ‘internationalisation’ of Amsterdam and whether the presence of internationals, particularly those who work outside the city, influences the housing …

'Spread expats outside Amsterdam,' provincial councillor says
3 years, 3 months ago

'Spread expats outside Amsterdam,' provincial councillor says

Dutch News  

Efforts need to be made to ‘spread’ international workers across Noord Holland province to ease the pressure on Amsterdam’s housing market, a D66 provincial councillor has told the Parool. Mulder’s comments were made in response to an ongoing debate about the ‘internationalisation’ of Amsterdam and whether the presence of internationals, particularly those who work outside the city, influences the housing …

Dutch extend deadline for British to apply for residency to October 1
3 years, 9 months ago

Dutch extend deadline for British to apply for residency to October 1

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The Netherlands is extending the deadline for British nationals to apply for a post Brexit residency permit, because more than 3,000 people who are registered as living here have not yet applied. Junior justice minister Ankie Broekers-Knol has decided to extend the June 30 deadline to October 1, to give the remaining British nationals more time to come forward. In …

Dutch extend deadline for British to apply for residency to October 1
3 years, 9 months ago

Dutch extend deadline for British to apply for residency to October 1

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is extending the deadline for British nationals to apply for a post Brexit residency permit, because more than 3,000 people who are registered as living here have not yet applied. Junior justice minister Ankie Broekers-Knol has decided to extend the June 30 deadline to October 1, to give the remaining British nationals more time to come forward. In …

Some 4,000 British nationals in NL have still not sorted out their residency rights
4 years, 1 month ago

Some 4,000 British nationals in NL have still not sorted out their residency rights

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Some 4,000 British nationals officially registered as living in the Netherlands have not yet come forward to sort out their post -Brexit residency status, the Dutch immigration service IND has told DutchNews.nl. British nationals have June 30 to apply for a residency permit, if they want to continue living legally in the Netherlands, the IND said. The IND has written …

Some 4,000 British nationals in NL have still not sorted out their residency rights
4 years, 1 month ago

Some 4,000 British nationals in NL have still not sorted out their residency rights

Dutch News  

Some 4,000 British nationals officially registered as living in the Netherlands have not yet come forward to sort out their post -Brexit residency status, the Dutch immigration service IND has told DutchNews.nl. British nationals have June 30 to apply for a residency permit, if they want to continue living legally in the Netherlands, the IND said. The IND has written …

Amsterdam updates EU vote info, tells Brits they can vote whatever happens
5 years, 11 months ago

Amsterdam updates EU vote info, tells Brits they can vote whatever happens

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Amsterdam city council has updated its online information about voting in the European elections to make sure British nationals are aware they have the right to vote, whatever happens about Brexit. A city council spokeswoman told DutchNews.nl that while a letter sent to European nationals in Amsterdam was technically correct, it ‘may cause some confusion’. The Hague has also sent …

Amsterdam updates EU vote info, tells Brits they can vote whatever happens
5 years, 11 months ago

Amsterdam updates EU vote info, tells Brits they can vote whatever happens

Dutch News  

Amsterdam city council has updated its online information about voting in the European elections to make sure British nationals are aware they have the right to vote, whatever happens about Brexit. A city council spokeswoman told DutchNews.nl that while a letter sent to European nationals in Amsterdam was technically correct, it ‘may cause some confusion’. The Hague has also sent …

Brexit withdrawal agreement: what next for British nationals in NL?
6 years, 4 months ago

Brexit withdrawal agreement: what next for British nationals in NL?

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The Brexit withdrawal agreement, which still has to be approved by European leaders, the European parliament and the British parliament, does not appear to contain any improved rights for British nationals living the Netherlands and the rest of the EU. ‘Four out of five of our members need to cross borders for work.’ Nevertheless, the agreement does give some clarity …

Brexit withdrawal agreement: what next for British nationals in NL?
6 years, 4 months ago

Brexit withdrawal agreement: what next for British nationals in NL?

Dutch News  

The Brexit withdrawal agreement, which still has to be approved by European leaders, the European parliament and the British parliament, does not appear to contain any improved rights for British nationals living the Netherlands and the rest of the EU. ‘Four out of five of our members need to cross borders for work.’ Nevertheless, the agreement does give some clarity …

Dutch foreign minister welcomes Brexit deal, will study terms closely
6 years, 4 months ago

Dutch foreign minister welcomes Brexit deal, will study terms closely

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News that the British cabinet has agreed to support Wednesday’s agreement on Britain’s withdrawal from the EU has been welcomed by Dutch foreign affairs minister Stef Blok as ‘a good step’. ‘The way the deal over customs union as a back stop demands close examination.’ The Dutch government, he said, will also look at the documents from the perspective of …

Dutch foreign minister welcomes Brexit deal, will study terms closely
6 years, 4 months ago

Dutch foreign minister welcomes Brexit deal, will study terms closely

Dutch News  

News that the British cabinet has agreed to support Wednesday’s agreement on Britain’s withdrawal from the EU has been welcomed by Dutch foreign affairs minister Stef Blok as ‘a good step’. ‘The way the deal over customs union as a back stop demands close examination.’ The Dutch government, he said, will also look at the documents from the perspective of …

Amsterdam ups lobbying effort on behalf of British Amsterdammers
7 years, 7 months ago

Amsterdam ups lobbying effort on behalf of British Amsterdammers

Dutch News  

Amsterdam’s mayor Eberhard van der Laan has written an open letter to British Amsterdammers updating them on what he and city hall officials have been doing to protect their post Brexit rights. ‘Amsterdam strives to be a capital city that is responsible for all its inhabitants… this includes you along with the 16,000 British citizens who currently call Amsterdam home,’ …

British embassy in The Hague organises Brexit meetings for Brits
7 years, 9 months ago

British embassy in The Hague organises Brexit meetings for Brits

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The British embassy in The Hague is organising several meetings with British nationals in the Netherlands ‘in preparation for the UK’s exit from the EU’. Currently officials have four meetings planned, in Eindhoven, Maastricht, Amsterdam and The Hague. Clarifying the rights of British nationals in the Netherlands and the rest of Europe and EU nationals in Britain should be a …

British embassy in The Hague organises Brexit meetings for Brits
7 years, 9 months ago

British embassy in The Hague organises Brexit meetings for Brits

Dutch News  

The British embassy in The Hague is organising several meetings with British nationals in the Netherlands ‘in preparation for the UK’s exit from the EU’. Currently officials have four meetings planned, in Eindhoven, Maastricht, Amsterdam and The Hague. Clarifying the rights of British nationals in the Netherlands and the rest of Europe and EU nationals in Britain should be a …

UK nationals’ rights in the Netherlands are top priority, says Brexit minister
7 years, 11 months ago

UK nationals’ rights in the Netherlands are top priority, says Brexit minister

Dutch News  

Clarifying the rights of British nationals in the Netherlands and the rest of Europe and EU nationals in Britain should be a top priority in the forthcoming talks on Britain’s withdrawal from Europe, Britain’s minister for Europe David Jones has told DutchNews.nl Britain will protect the rights of EU nationals living in the UK and the European Commission should look …

UK nationals’ rights in the Netherlands are top priority, says Brexit minister
7 years, 11 months ago

UK nationals’ rights in the Netherlands are top priority, says Brexit minister

Dutch News  

Clarifying the rights of British nationals in the Netherlands and the rest of Europe and EU nationals in Britain should be a top priority in the forthcoming talks on Britain’s withdrawal from Europe, Britain’s minister for Europe David Jones has told DutchNews.nl Britain will protect the rights of EU nationals living in the UK and the European Commission should look …

As Britain starts the Brexit process, some British in Holland go Dutch
7 years, 11 months ago

As Britain starts the Brexit process, some British in Holland go Dutch

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By Senay Boztas Immigration services and lawyers expect a spike in queries from concerned British nationals when Theresa May formally announces their country intends to leave the EU on Wednesday. ‘I see any number of arguments based on EU law to fight any future attempt to deport British citizens,’ he said. But in any case, if a British citizen has …

As Britain starts the Brexit process, some British in Holland go Dutch
7 years, 11 months ago

As Britain starts the Brexit process, some British in Holland go Dutch

Dutch News  

By Senay Boztas Immigration services and lawyers expect a spike in queries from concerned British nationals when Theresa May formally announces their country intends to leave the EU on Wednesday. ‘I see any number of arguments based on EU law to fight any future attempt to deport British citizens,’ he said. But in any case, if a British citizen has …

Asylum seekers can still call Amsterdam home, city's mayor pledges
8 years, 4 months ago

Asylum seekers can still call Amsterdam home, city's mayor pledges

NL Times  

Amsterdam regrets that no agreement was reached between the government and municipalities regarding the shelter of failed asylum seekers, but the city does not see this as a reason to stop offering them shelter, a spokesperson for mayor Eberhard van der Laan said to Het Parool. "Amsterdam continues the current shelter and will soon discuss the funding in the college …

Don't swap your passports yet, Amsterdam mayor tells British
8 years, 8 months ago

Don't swap your passports yet, Amsterdam mayor tells British

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British nationals in the Netherlands should not rush to swap their passports for Dutch ones despite the Brexit vote, Amsterdam’s mayor Eberhard van der Laan has told a meeting of city expats. ‘As Dutch people, not just as Amsterdam, we will do all we can to make sure there is as little change as possible,’ Van der Laan said. Applying …

Don't swap your passports yet, Amsterdam mayor tells British
8 years, 8 months ago

Don't swap your passports yet, Amsterdam mayor tells British

Dutch News  

British nationals in the Netherlands should not rush to swap their passports for Dutch ones despite the Brexit vote, Amsterdam’s mayor Eberhard van der Laan has told a meeting of city expats. ‘As Dutch people, not just as Amsterdam, we will do all we can to make sure there is as little change as possible,’ Van der Laan said. Applying …

Amsterdam mayor, Justice secretary talk refugee housing
10 years, 6 months ago

Amsterdam mayor, Justice secretary talk refugee housing

NL Times  

Mayor Eberhard van der Laan continues to explore how Amsterdam and other municipalities can provide shelter for asylum seekers. Van der Laan and Secretary of Justice, Fred Teeven, discussed this topic on Monday morning. The municipality said that the government does not want to run ahead on a decision by the Committee of European Ministers on an opinion from the …

Local elections: housing, learning Dutch focus of Amsterdam expat debate
11 years ago

Local elections: housing, learning Dutch focus of Amsterdam expat debate

Dutch News  

The need to ensure Amsterdam increases the supply of low-cost housing and the importance of learning Dutch were among the issues discussed at a special local election debate organised by the city’s expat centre. ‘One of the great things about Amsterdam is that there is social housing in all parts of the city,’ he said. And GroenLinks spokesman Jorrit Nuijens …

Local elections: housing, learning Dutch focus of Amsterdam expat debate
11 years ago

Local elections: housing, learning Dutch focus of Amsterdam expat debate

Dutch News  

The need to ensure Amsterdam increases the supply of low-cost housing and the importance of learning Dutch were among the issues discussed at a special local election debate organised by the city’s expat centre. ‘One of the great things about Amsterdam is that there is social housing in all parts of the city,’ he said. And GroenLinks spokesman Jorrit Nuijens …

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