Dutch society is not becoming more divided, says think-tank
Even though many people in the Netherlands feel society is becoming more divided, trust between individuals and institutions remains stable, the government’s socio-cultural think tank SCP said on Tuesday. “Our society appears resilient in the face of challenges, but this social cohesion is not guara...
Foreigners' "norms and values" won't be registered, PM says
The government will not be specifically recording the “norms and values” of people living in the Netherlands who have roots abroad, despite a parliamentary vote in favour of the idea, prime minister Dick Schoof has said. On Monday a large majority of MPs voted for a motion requiring government bodie...
As a dedicated supporter of the Social Pillarization/Consociational Social Architecture/System in countries other than the Netherlands, I would like to emphasize just how important it seems to the original poster to map the diverse socio-cultural norms and values throughout society, while respecting one's privacy.
This is therefore an interesting example of how otherwise good or neutral will in the policy-making can be undermined by the alleged discriminatory backdrop or perceived manipulative nature of a government-tied research body.