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Wijziging van de Wet werk en bijstand teneinde de eis tot beheersing van de Nederlandse taal toe te voegen aan die wet (Wet taaleis WWB)

Stage submittedUpdated 5mo ago

This amendment proposes to introduce a mandatory Dutch language proficiency requirement for individuals receiving social assistance under the Work and Assistance Act (WWB). The goal is to improve the integration of benefit recipients into the labor market by ensuring they possess the necessary language skills to find employment. This change primarily affects residents of the Netherlands who rely on social assistance payments and may be required to participate in language training to maintain their eligibility for benefits.

National vote coverage: Netherlands-only