"I have just informed the European Commission that I want a migration 'opt-out' on migration matters in Europe for the Netherlands," Asylum and Migration Minister Marjolein Faber stated. This decision to seek an exemption comes as the Dutch government pushes for a stricter asylum regime, reflecting the right-wing coalition's firm stance on immigration issues. Faber emphasized the need for the Netherlands to handle its own asylum policy independently, indicating a significant shift in the country's approach to migration.
Geert Wilders, leader of the far-right Freedom Party (PVV), commented on the exemption request, stating, "I know this will take a long time, but it is a sign that new wind is blowing." This statement underscores the government's commitment to fundamentally altering Dutch immigration policy amid rising right-wing sentiment and public support for stricter measures.
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