Sunday, October 2, 2016

Ministry: councils get a lot of extra money for asylum seekers – NOS

The ministry of Social Affairs is surprised at the outcome of a study stating that a majority of the municipalities find that it is too little money for the social integration of asylum seekers. A spokesperson from the ministry says that the contribution for the municipalities since the beginning of this year, sharply higher.

the Municipalities was given a amount of 1000 euros per refugee, but that has increased to 2370 euros. Initially would be the increased amount for two years will be paid, but now it is a structural increase. The ministry has concluded an agreement with the Association of Dutch Municipalities.

the study of Reporter Radio shows that 55 percent of the surveyed municipalities will find that the Rich should contribute for the social integration of refugees. Almost 38 percent of the municipalities find that it is Rich enough contributes to.

The spokesman of the ministry points out that the nearly 3000 euro is intended for the social support of refugees. On top of that amount, the municipalities still bijstandsgeld for asylum seekers.

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