Tag #Childrens Surnames

What are the immediate impacts of the Netherlands' double-surname law, considering both successful applications and legal challenges?

In the Netherlands, 8780 children (6 percent of all babies born in 2023) received double surnames, thanks to a new law. A further 19,000 families used a transition period to add a surname to previously born children. However, this transition period requires both parents' consent, creating difficulties.