# IND Penalty Payments Surge | Amsterdam News

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Podcast: [Amsterdam News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/amsterdam-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7623315)
Published: 2026-09-08T12:20:45+00:00
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The Dutch immigration service, IND, is drowning in court-ordered penalties—nearly €99 million paid this year alone, far surpassing last year’s total. Over 6,300 penalty payments exceeding €3,000 have been issued, with more than half already made by July. The system, designed to force timely decisions, has backfired: officials say it slows processing and costs taxpayers, while the IND wants the penalties scrapped entirely. A parliamentary attempt to eliminate them passed the lower house but now faces Senate delays—and potential EU legal hurdles. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7674ec081ec66fca

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