The new Dutch coalition government led by Geert Wilders’ PVV seeks an opt-out from EU asylum rules, indicating a significant shift towards stringent immigration policies.
Marjolein Faber, the immigration minister, has stated that the Netherlands needs to regain control of its asylum policy, reflecting the far-right party's agenda.
The European Commission’s spokesperson emphasized that opt-outs from EU legislation are not permissible, highlighting the challenges facing the Dutch government's request.
Experts doubted the success of the opt-out, articulating that any change would likely require a treaty amendment, which is a complicated and unlikely process.
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