People who do not speak Dutch will have to learn the language in order to continue claiming welfare benefits, if a proposal from junior social affairs minister Jetta Klijnsma becomes law. Ministers are due to discuss the plan on Friday, the Volkskrant says. The Dutch language requirement will apply to everyone, including Dutch and EU nationals. People who fail to attend lessons and do not pass the exams will have their benefits cut temporarily, the Volkskrant says. The paper does … Continue reading Learn Dutch or face welfare benefit cuts, minister says