According to reports, the main factor behind ASML's desire to leave the Netherlands is the Netherlands' "anti-immigration policy."

In November 2023, after winning the election, the Dutch Liberal Party announced its views on anti-immigration, reducing the number of overseas students, and leaving the European Union.

However, about 40% of ASML's employees are not Dutch, especially in R&D and other departments that employ a large number of international students for a long time.