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The IND Announces New Brexit Points System for British Expats

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The IND has announced a new points system for British people who would like to remain in the Netherlands after December 31st. It's felt that this points system is the fairest way to ensure that people who truly love the Netherlands can be allowed to stay here and contribute positively to Dutch society and the economy. Brexit points system explained Proposed Points … [Read more...] about The IND Announces New Brexit Points System for British Expats

UK NATIONALS IN THE NETHERLANDS: HOW TO PREPARE FOR BREXIT

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UK NATIONALS IN THE NETHERLANDS: HOW TO PREPARE FOR BREXIT The UK will leave the EU on 29 March 2019. The UK’s priority is to secure a negotiated deal on our exit from the EU.  However, if reopening the withdrawal agreement which we agreed to and signed off on in November fails, (which it probably will) we'll leave the EU without a deal.  Unfortunately, it appears that the EU … [Read more...] about UK NATIONALS IN THE NETHERLANDS: HOW TO PREPARE FOR BREXIT

Five Things The Dutch Can Learn From The British

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5 things the Dutch can learn from the British Sometimes, life can be like an Albert Heijn Allerhande Box, disappointing. That rather ambiguous opening statement has absolutely nothing to do with today's post. The Dutch Review recently published an article called "5 personality traits that the Brits should learn from the Dutch".  I must say that I don't agree with a single point … [Read more...] about Five Things The Dutch Can Learn From The British

The Mayor of Amsterdam’s Letter to all British Amsterdammers

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Letter from the Mayor of Amsterdam to all British Amsterdammers Below is a letter from Eberhard van der Laan the Mayor of Amsterdam to all British Amsterdammers. It's nice to know that at least the Mayor actually cares about the eventual residential status of British people living in Amsterdam.  He's been actively lobbying at a national and European level for the post Brexit … [Read more...] about The Mayor of Amsterdam’s Letter to all British Amsterdammers

Soft Brexit vs. Hard Brexit A Guide For Foreigners

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The Non-EU citizens guide to soft vs hard Brexit As a British citizen resident in the Netherlands, I've been following the Brexit negotiations closely. Theresa May, the British Prime Minister, called a completely unnecessary general election believing that the British public would support her so called 'hard Brexit' approach. In fact, my fellow countryman followed the old maxim … [Read more...] about Soft Brexit vs. Hard Brexit A Guide For Foreigners

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