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Netherlands

The Netherlands is a parliamentary democracy with a strong record of safeguarding political rights and civil liberties. Nevertheless, Muslims and immigrants experience harassment and discrimination, and polarization around cultural identity issues has increased.

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Freedom in the World — Netherlands Country Report

Netherlands is rated Free in Freedom in the World 2024, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.