'Sovereign citizens are highly engaged in society and believe it is the government that has broken the social contract'
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Thousands of Dutch citizens view the government as illegitimate, refusing to pay taxes or carry a driver's license. Researchers interviewed twelve of these 'sovereign citizens.' Migration was not a topic of discussion, but COVID-19 was: "These people are really stuck on that issue," the article notes. The group feels deeply involved in society and argues that the government, not themselves, has violated the social contract. The study highlights their motivations and ongoing disputes with authorities as of 2026-09-14.
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