Thousands attempt to survive the Mediterranean Sea in rubber boats while facing a political climate in the Netherlands that has grown increasingly polarized over 25 years.
Synopsis
Thousands attempt to survive the Mediterranean Sea in rubber boats while facing a political climate in the Netherlands that has grown increasingly polarized over 25 years.
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Synopsis
In the Netherlands, the political climate around migration has shifted over the past 25 years. Rhetoric from populist groups casts migrants as threats, using metaphors that include water. For many, the Mediterranean Sea becomes a perilous barrier. Thousands attempt to reach safety in rubber boats. Others endure brutal winters on the Aegean coast in makeshift tents. While rising sea levels pose a risk to the Dutch, for these migrants, water represents a deadly challenge.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See how political views on migration have changed since 1996.
- Find out why water is a deadly threat for many migrants.
- Meet the people risking their lives to reach the Netherlands.
Did You Know
- The political climate regarding migration has shifted over 25 years.
- Populist rhetoric has made right-wing xenophobia mainstream.
- Migrants face deadly conditions in the Mediterranean Sea and Aegean coast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What has changed in the political climate regarding migration in Holland over the last 25 years?
The public debate on migration has become harsher, more heated, and polarized, with right-wing xenophobia becoming more mainstream.
What is the perception of water as a threat in the Netherlands compared to migrants?
For the average Dutch person, water is not an immediate threat, but it poses a significant danger to thousands of migrants trying to reach the Netherlands.
What challenges do migrants face when trying to reach the Netherlands?
Migrants face deadly conditions while trying to survive the Mediterranean Sea in rubber boats and endure harsh winters in primitive tents on the Aegean coast.
What are people saying?
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