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Contrary to the idyllic perceptions of Amsterdam as a liberal haven filled with coffee shops, Vlaardingerbroek emphasizes the growing tensions stemming from immigration policies and socio-economic divides. The city, while transient and vibrant, suffers from segregation—with high housing prices forcing marginalized communities and immigrants into outer suburbs.
Given the densely populated nature of the Netherlands, she warns that a ticking time bomb of societal unrest looms just beneath the surface. The country is greatly influenced by open-border policies within the European Union, allowing free movement for all EU citizens—a situation that she argues could lead to chronic social issues as the population swells due to ongoing immigration.