Utrecht Is Working on a Preference Rule: if the Candidate Is Equally Suitable, the Job Will Go to a Candidate with a Non-Dutch Background

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The municipality of Utrecht is developing a new application policy that will take effect in 2026. The idea is that a candidate with a migration background will be given priority if two applicants are equally qualified. The city council says this is intended to ensure that managers better reflect the city's population. The proposal is not yet finalized, but will be presented to the council in early 2026, reports De Gelderlander.