{"id":9512,"date":"2026-01-02T17:19:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T16:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/?p=9512"},"modified":"2026-03-27T09:31:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T08:31:55","slug":"dutch-political-positions-on-prostitution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/dutch-political-positions-on-prostitution\/","title":{"rendered":"Dutch Political Positions On Prostitution"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Dutch_Political_Positions_On_Prostitution_Explored\"><\/span>10 Dutch Political Positions On Prostitution Explored<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dutch prostitution laws spark debate\u2014worker safety, morality, and politics clash. See where parties stand.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Inhoudsopgave<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle tabel met inhoud\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/dutch-political-positions-on-prostitution\/#Historical_Context_of_Prostitution_Policy_in_the_Netherlands\" >Historical Context of Prostitution Policy in the Netherlands<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/dutch-political-positions-on-prostitution\/#The_Dutch_Political_System_Explained\" >The Dutch Political System Explained<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/dutch-political-positions-on-prostitution\/#Party-by-Party_Stance\" >Party-by-Party Stance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/dutch-political-positions-on-prostitution\/#_CDA_Christian_Democratic_Appeal\" >\u00a0CDA (Christian Democratic Appeal)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/dutch-political-positions-on-prostitution\/#ChristenUnie_Christian_Union\" >ChristenUnie (Christian Union)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/dutch-political-positions-on-prostitution\/#D66_Democrats_66\" >D66 (Democrats 66)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/dutch-political-positions-on-prostitution\/#GroenLinks_Green_Left\" >GroenLinks (Green Left)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/dutch-political-positions-on-prostitution\/#Partij_voor_de_Dieren_Party_for_the_Animals\" >Partij voor de Dieren (Party for the Animals)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/dutch-political-positions-on-prostitution\/#PvdA_Labour_Party\" >PvdA (Labour Party)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/dutch-political-positions-on-prostitution\/#PVV_Party_For_Freedom_anti_Islam\" >PVV (Party For Freedom) *anti Islam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/dutch-political-positions-on-prostitution\/#SGP_Reformed_Political_Party\" >SGP (Reformed Political Party)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/dutch-political-positions-on-prostitution\/#SP_Socialist_Party\" >SP (Socialist Party)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/dutch-political-positions-on-prostitution\/#VVD_Peoples_Party_For_Freedom_and_Democracy_conservative-liberal\" >VVD (People\u2019s Party For Freedom and Democracy) *conservative-liberal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/dutch-political-positions-on-prostitution\/#Current_National_Debates_and_Proposed_Reforms\" >Current National Debates and Proposed Reforms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"367\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_of_Prostitution_Policy_in_the_Netherlands\"><\/span>Historical Context of Prostitution Policy in the Netherlands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"615\">The Netherlands is known for its open approach to sex work. In 2000, the country legalized brothels and lifted the ban on pimping, making prostitution a regulated profession. This was seen as a bold move compared to many other European nations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"893\">The goal was simple: treat sex work as real work. That meant giving sex workers more rights, improving safety, and making it easier for authorities to tackle abuse and trafficking. Over the years, however, debates have continued about whether the policy has met these goals.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1131\">Some say legalization helped sex workers gain more control over their lives. Others argue the system still leaves room for exploitation. For example, critics point out that illegal sex work still exists in hidden parts of the economy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1183\"><strong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1181\">Key milestones in Dutch prostitution policy:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1420\">\n<li data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1222\">\n<p data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1222\"><strong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1195\">2000:<\/strong> Legalization of brothels<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1296\">\n<p data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1296\"><strong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1234\">2007:<\/strong> Closing of some Amsterdam red-light windows to reduce crime<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1353\">\n<p data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1353\"><strong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1308\">2011:<\/strong> New proposals for stricter licensing rules<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1420\">\n<p data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1420\"><strong data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1366\">2020s:<\/strong> Renewed debate about criminalization vs. regulation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1605\">This history sets the stage for the political arguments we see today. Each party\u2019s stance is shaped by whether they see prostitution as a matter of freedom, morality, or protection.<\/p>\n<p>Prostitution is still a hotly debated topic in the Netherlands though it may not appear that way from abroad. For this reason we\u2019ve decided to sum up the Dutch political positions on prostitution of every major political party.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Dutch_Political_System_Explained\"><\/span>The Dutch Political System Explained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before digging deeper into all the different viewpoints we thought it might be a good idea to give you some information about the Dutch political system. Holland is a parliamentary representative democracy. The Dutch Parliament consists of the lower house (congress) and upper house (senate). Both Houses debate proposed legislation and review all the actions of the cabinet. The lower house has the right to propose and alter bills. The lower house is considered the most important and has direct elections every four years. Because the Dutch system has <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Proportional_representation\">proportional representation<\/a>, it has a representative body that reflects the overal distribution of public support. This system insures representation for minority groups which explains the large number of different political parties and the variety in Dutch political positions on prostitution.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3173\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Party-by-Party_Stance\"><\/span>Party-by-Party Stance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3317\">Each Dutch political party has its own view on prostitution. Some focus on protecting workers\u2019 rights, while others see it as a moral issue.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3908\">\n<li data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3423\">\n<p data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3423\"><strong data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3345\">VVD (Liberal Party):<\/strong> Supports regulation but wants stricter oversight to fight illegal sex work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3515\">\n<p data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3515\"><strong data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3450\">PvdA (Labour Party):<\/strong> Focuses on labor rights and better conditions for sex workers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3516\" data-end=\"3617\">\n<p data-start=\"3518\" data-end=\"3617\"><strong data-start=\"3518\" data-end=\"3548\">CDA (Christian Democrats):<\/strong> Prefers restrictions, often supports reducing red-light districts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3618\" data-end=\"3704\">\n<p data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3704\"><strong data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3649\">GroenLinks (Green Party):<\/strong> Emphasizes de-stigmatization and safety for workers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3705\" data-end=\"3794\">\n<p data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3794\"><strong data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3738\">D66 (Progressive Liberals):<\/strong> Strongly defends sex work as a legitimate profession.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3795\" data-end=\"3908\">\n<p data-start=\"3797\" data-end=\"3908\"><strong data-start=\"3797\" data-end=\"3824\">PVV (Right-wing Party):<\/strong> Takes a mixed stance, often linking prostitution debates with immigration issues.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3910\" data-end=\"3946\"><strong data-start=\"3910\" data-end=\"3944\">Simplified table of positions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_sk2ct_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_sk2ct_13 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"4371\">\n<thead data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"4000\">\n<tr data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"4000\">\n<th data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"3960\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Party<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3960\" data-end=\"4000\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Main View on Prostitution<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"4054\" data-end=\"4371\">\n<tr data-start=\"4054\" data-end=\"4106\">\n<td data-start=\"4054\" data-end=\"4066\" data-col-size=\"sm\">VVD<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4066\" data-end=\"4106\">Legal, but stricter rules needed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4159\">\n<td data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4119\" data-col-size=\"sm\">PvdA<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4119\" data-end=\"4159\">Labor rights first<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4160\" data-end=\"4212\">\n<td data-start=\"4160\" data-end=\"4172\" data-col-size=\"sm\">CDA<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4172\" data-end=\"4212\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Restrict and reduce visibility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4213\" data-end=\"4265\">\n<td data-start=\"4213\" data-end=\"4225\" data-col-size=\"sm\">GroenLinks<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4225\" data-end=\"4265\" data-col-size=\"sm\">De-stigmatize, protect workers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4266\" data-end=\"4318\">\n<td data-start=\"4266\" data-end=\"4278\" data-col-size=\"sm\">D66<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4278\" data-end=\"4318\">Defend sex work as a job<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4319\" data-end=\"4371\">\n<td data-start=\"4319\" data-end=\"4331\" data-col-size=\"sm\">PVV<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4331\" data-end=\"4371\">Tie to immigration &amp; crime control<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"4373\" data-end=\"4499\">These positions shape how laws and reforms move forward. Coalitions in the Dutch parliament often mean compromises are made.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_CDA_Christian_Democratic_Appeal\"><\/span>\u00a0CDA (Christian Democratic Appeal)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Prostitution is seldom a free choice. To make prostitutes less vulnerable the age for prostitution should be raised to 21 years in the whole country. Prostitution is allowed in Holland and should be practiced at safe locations. Organisations that help women who want to get out of prostitution should get full\u00a0support.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9525 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dutch-Political-Positions-On-Prostitution-Holland.jpg\" alt=\"Dutch Political Positions On Prostitution Holland\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dutch-Political-Positions-On-Prostitution-Holland.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dutch-Political-Positions-On-Prostitution-Holland-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dutch-Political-Positions-On-Prostitution-Holland-841x1024.jpg 841w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ChristenUnie_Christian_Union\"><\/span>ChristenUnie (Christian Union)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Prostitution is always a dire situation. Crime, human trafficking and exploitation are the reality. Prostitutes are the real victims. ChristenUnie supported a new law whereby a visit to a prostitute who is clearly a victim of human trafficking is punishable. Fully supports so-called \u201cget-out programs\u201d that help women get out of prostitution. The ChristenUnie\u00a0also wants:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">A ban on pimps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Effective information for young girls about the lover boy threat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">A single hotline for notifying the authorities about illegal prostitution, human trafficking and child pornography.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">A hotline and application stop option for the chamber of commerce for applicant cases where they suspect women to be victims of coercion or human trafficking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Provide information to prostitutes on\u00a0the abuses, risk of exploitation, psychological consequences of the job and that they will be given shelter and protection if they decide to go to the police.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Priority should given towards\u00a0human trafficking, child pornography and illegal prostitution even when police capacity is strained.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Safe accommodation for victims of lover boys and pimps directly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">So called \u201cget-out\u201d programs should become structural policy tools<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Maximum sentence for prostitution related human trafficking should be raised to 12 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Human trafficking should be stopped at the source. There should be a prevention program for source countries like Hungary, Rumania and Bulgaria. Expertise should be shared and shared safe care back to their home countries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Costumers should be punished when dealing with coerced prostitutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9530 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dutch-Politics-Prostitution-Holland.jpg\" alt=\"Dutch Politics on Prostitution in Holland\" width=\"685\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dutch-Politics-Prostitution-Holland.jpg 685w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dutch-Politics-Prostitution-Holland-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"D66_Democrats_66\"><\/span>D66 (Democrats 66)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Support the nationwide license duty for prostitution companies. Prostitution companies should be required by law to have a business plan stipulating what measures with respect to hygiene, health, safety and the right of self-determination of prostitutes the company must take. This measure should lead to better position for prostitutes. The party is also in favour of an easy accessible complaint hotline.<\/p>\n<p>Ariella Verheul, councilor for the Democrats 66 in Amsterdam, tweeted this in May 2016:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Ariella-Verheul-D66-On-Prostitution.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9531 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Ariella-Verheul-D66-On-Prostitution.jpg\" alt=\"Dutch party D66 on Prostitution in Holland\" width=\"584\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Ariella-Verheul-D66-On-Prostitution.jpg 584w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Ariella-Verheul-D66-On-Prostitution-300x222.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><em>&#8220;<\/em><em>Don&#8217;t do this @groenlinks ! Hold course\u00a0and don&#8217;t support the proposal on criminalizing clients of prostitutes.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>D66 is the only party that opposes the rise in the minimum age for prostitutes from 18 to 21 years in the whole country. Compulsion and human trafficking should be dealt with harshly. A client can only be punished if he or she knows that the prostitute works under coercion.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GroenLinks_Green_Left\"><\/span>GroenLinks (Green Left)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The party has observed that illegal prostitution continues to grow compared to the legal one. According to GroenLinks this is because enforcement is primarily focused on the legal side of the market. This forces companies into the non-licensed underground. Current legalisation is not the problem, it is unequal enforcement. Too little has been invested in the legal sector of the prostitution market.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Partij_voor_de_Dieren_Party_for_the_Animals\"><\/span>Partij voor de Dieren (Party for the Animals)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Prostitutes should be given more resources: safer and cleaner workspaces and more protection against abuse. Forced prostitution, exploitation and human trafficking should de dealt with harshly. Future prostitution locations should be checked thoroughly and regularly to prevent injustice and unsafe situations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PvdA_Labour_Party\"><\/span>PvdA (Labour Party)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A costumer who knows that the prostitute works under coercion should be punished. Prostitutes are often the victim of pimps and loverboys. The labour party wants anybody who profits from forced prostitution to be compliant with requests and that abuses are reported more often. All these points are to fight abuse in the prostitution sector, to prevent human trafficking and to improve the position of prostitutes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PVV_Party_For_Freedom_anti_Islam\"><\/span>PVV (Party For Freedom) *anti Islam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The minimum age for prostitution should be 21. Illegal prostitution should be dealt with forcefully.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9527 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dutch-political-positions-on-prostitution-PVV.png\" alt=\"PVV Position on prostitution Holland\" width=\"577\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dutch-political-positions-on-prostitution-PVV.png 577w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dutch-political-positions-on-prostitution-PVV-300x174.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fleur Agema is a Dutch politician and\u00a0a member of the Party for Freedom (Partij voor de Vrijheid) she has been an MP since 2006. She focuses on matters of caregiving.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SGP_Reformed_Political_Party\"><\/span>SGP (Reformed Political Party)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sexuality is only fully appreciated within marriage. Its more than mere lust and satisfaction for money, sexuality is not something like a consumer good. Prostitution is the abuse of a woman and a form of slavery.<\/p>\n<p>Kees van der Staaij &#8211; party leader of the Reformed Political Party &#8211; tweeted this in 2014:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9528 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/SGP-Position-On-Prostitution-Netherlands.jpg\" alt=\"Dutch Party SGP On Prostitution Holland\" width=\"578\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/SGP-Position-On-Prostitution-Netherlands.jpg 578w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/SGP-Position-On-Prostitution-Netherlands-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The SGP works against prostitution wherever possible. If possible they would ban the practice today. The SGP has the most extreme view of all the\u00a0Dutch political positions on prostitution.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SP_Socialist_Party\"><\/span>SP (Socialist Party)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Supports the newly proposed law that punishes costumers if they visit a prostitute how is coerced into the trade. SP supported full legalisation. They are currently in favour of a better permit system to get a better view on the sector and more control. They point out that with changers in policy (raising minimum age) the government should always take into account that some activities move into the underground. Whoever credibly proves to be a victim of human trafficking or exploitation should get a residence permit. When the police find illegals they should always investigate if they are victims before deporting them. The SP is also in favour of more accommodation and care for the victims of pimps and lover boys leading to more charges of criminals.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VVD_Peoples_Party_For_Freedom_and_Democracy_conservative-liberal\"><\/span>VVD (People\u2019s Party For Freedom and Democracy) *conservative-liberal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The VVD has the most libertarian stance of all the\u00a0Dutch political positions on prostitution. Prostitution is a legal profession that needs little government interference except for licensing, enforcement and the fight against human trafficking. Municipalities are tasked with designating window brothel areas. The window brothels themselves, rent and utilisation should be left up to the market.<\/p>\n<p>Bron: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/atria.nl\/tag\/prostitutie\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Knowledge Center For Emancipation And Female History<\/a> (Dutch report)<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1662\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_National_Debates_and_Proposed_Reforms\"><\/span>Current National Debates and Proposed Reforms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1828\">Even though prostitution is legal, the debate in Dutch politics has not stopped. Some parties want stricter rules, while others argue for more worker protections.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"2097\">A big question is whether prostitution should stay legal at all. Some groups push for the <strong data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1936\">Nordic Model<\/strong>, which criminalizes buyers instead of sex workers. Supporters say this reduces demand and exploitation. Critics argue it only drives the industry underground.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2291\">Another debate centers on licensing. Cities like Amsterdam require sex workers to register, but many oppose this. They worry it creates stigma or drives people into unlicensed, riskier work.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2333\"><strong data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2331\">Main topics in the current debate:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2533\">\n<li data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2372\">\n<p data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2372\">Should buying sex be criminalized?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2420\">\n<p data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2420\">Should sex workers be required to register?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2488\">\n<p data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2488\">How can trafficking be prevented without hurting legal workers?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2533\">\n<p data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2533\">What role should local governments play?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_sk2ct_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_sk2ct_13 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"3039\">\n<thead data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2635\">\n<tr data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2635\">\n<th data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2563\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Debate Issue<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2597\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Reform Supporters Say\u2026<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2635\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Critics Say\u2026<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"3039\">\n<tr data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2837\">\n<td data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2766\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Criminalizing buyers<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2799\">Cuts demand, protects workers<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2837\">Pushes prostitution underground<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2938\">\n<td data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2867\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Licensing\/registration<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2900\">Ensures safety and oversight<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2938\">Stigmatizes workers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"3039\">\n<td data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2968\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Closing red-light areas<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"3001\">Reduces crime and trafficking<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3039\">Hurts legal workers\u2019 income<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3140\">These reforms are still being discussed, showing how divided Dutch politics remains on the issue.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>10 Dutch Political Positions On Prostitution Explored Dutch prostitution laws spark debate\u2014worker safety, morality, and politics clash. 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