Dutch government led by hard right asks for formal opt-out from EU migration rules
The Dutch government says it wants out of the rules, or even as one of the world's wealthiest nations it would struggle to provide public services.
Netherlands seeks opt-out from EU migration rules - eventually
The Netherlands' right-wing government said on Wednesday it would seek to opt out from the European Union's migration rules if and when the bloc next renegotiates its core treaties - even though this is unlikely to happen any time soon.
Dutch Government Seeks EU Migration Opt-Out Amidst Internal Conflict
The new Dutch government dominated by Geert Wilders' far-right party has requested an exemption from EU migration obligations to reduce immigrant numbers. Dutch Migration Minister Marjolein Faber communicated this to the European Commission,
Netherlands requests opt-out clause from EU asylum rules, a bold move with low chances of success
The four-party coalition in the Netherlands, led by Prime Minister Dick Schoof, has promised to build up the "strictest asylum regime ever."
Netherlands makes bid to opt out of EU asylum rules
The Netherlands submitted a request to the European Commission on Wednesday to obtain an opt-out clause from standard EU asylum rules. Minister of Asylum and Migration Marjolein Faber said, 'The
Dutch Government Seeks Opt-out From EU Asylum Rules
The Netherlands announced Wednesday that it had requested from Brussels an opt-out from the European Union's rules on asylum, days after the coalition government unveiled the country's toughest-ever immigration policy.
Netherlands Asks EU to Opt Out of Migration and Asylum Pact
The Dutch government asked the European Union to opt out of its migration and asylum agreement as the new right-wing cabinet pushes for the country’s strictest ever immigration policies.
The Netherlands demands to opt-out of EU migration rules to ensure 'housing and health care' for its own citizens
The Netherlands has become the first EU country to demand an opt-out from migration rules, citing concerns over its ability to provide essential services to citizens. This unprecedented move comes as the Dutch government,
Right-Wing Governments Revolt Against EU Immigration Demands
Right-wing governments in Europe are pushing back against the European Union’s (EU) asylum rules and some are being punished for it. The Netherlands Migration Minister Marjolein Faber of the Freedom Party (PVV) announced Wednesday that she wrote to the EU to officially ask for a “migration opt-out.
Netherlands seeks EU migration opt-out
The Netherlands says it plans to request an exemption from the EU's common migration and asylum policy. It comes after the right-wing coalition government announced plans for the country's "strictest-ever asylum regime.
Dutch PM defends opt-out letter to Brussels on migration
On behalf of the new Dutch government, Asylum and Migration Minister Marjolein Faber sent the letter to the European ...
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Councils urge Faber to act after two nights of Ter Apel chaos
Refugee settlement agency COA said on Wednesday it expects to have enough beds at the Ter Apel reporting centre for the ...
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The new hard-right Dutch coalition pledges stricter limits on asylum
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Netherlands says it is enacting 'strictest asylum regime ever'
Prime Minister Richard Schoof and Minister of Asylum and Migration Marjolein Faber will enact the new emergency law "as soon as possible," the government said in a statement. The legislation will ...
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Chaotic debate on budget highlights deep divisions in cabinet
The second day of debate on the government’s plans for the coming year erupted in chaos on Thursday evening, after documents ...