Dutch voters split on perceived asylum inflows, study finds

A recent Ipsos I&O poll shows that Dutch right‑wing voters overestimate the number of asylum seekers entering the country, while left‑wing voters tend to underestimate the figures. Overall, respondents demonstrate only a moderate awareness of the actual asylum statistics.

Commentary accompanying the poll highlights how the definition of “a large share of the Dutch” varies by political affiliation, citing typical supporters of parties such as the PVV and FvD, including MP Mark Zuurmond, to illustrate partisan differences in perceptions of Middle‑East‑related issues.