Dutch Government Declares State of Emergency, Announces Strictest Migration Policies Amid 'Asylum Crisis'

Sep 13, 2024, 05:47 PM

The Dutch government has announced plans to implement the country's strictest migration policies amid what it describes as an 'asylum crisis.' These measures include a moratorium on new asylum applications, strengthened border controls, freezing asylum decisions, and the forcible deportation of individuals without residence permits. Additionally, the Netherlands intends to declare a state of emergency and seek an opt-out from the European Union's asylum rules. Prime Minister Dick Schoof stated that these steps aim to make the Netherlands as unattractive as possible for asylum seekers.