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politics2 years ago

Dutch PM Mark Rutte's Political Exit Sparks Uncertainty in Dutch and E.U. Politics

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has announced that he will quit politics after his coalition government collapsed due to disagreements over asylum policies. Rutte, one of Europe's longest-serving leaders, will lead a caretaker administration until fresh elections in November. He stated that he will not run for a fifth term and will leave politics following the elections. A no-confidence motion has been filed by opposition parties, but it requires the support of at least one party from Rutte's collapsed coalition to pass. Rutte's resignation marks the end of his nearly 13-year tenure as prime minister.

via BBC|
#asylum-policies#coalition-government#dutch-politics
politics2 years ago

Netherlands Government Collapses Amid Migration Row

The coalition government in the Netherlands has collapsed due to disagreements over asylum policies, with Prime Minister Mark Rutte unable to find agreement among the four parties. The government, which was established a year and a half ago, will now hold new elections, likely in the autumn. Rutte's conservative VVD party had been seeking to limit the influx of asylum seekers, but junior coalition partners, the Christian Union and D66, opposed the proposed restrictions. The collapse comes amid pressure on Rutte over migration issues and the rise of far-right parties in the country.

via BBC|
#asylum-policies#coalition-government#mark-rutte
politics2 years ago

The Uncertain Future of EU Migration Reform.

Negotiations for a major overhaul of the EU's asylum policies are still ongoing, with officials fighting over how to distribute migrants more evenly across Europe. While a deal is not out of the question, numerous issues remain unresolved, including the scope of a rule to simplify the return of rejected asylum seekers and whether children should be exempt from the asylum processing system at the border. The EU's three most populous countries have yet to decide whether they would support the migration package and are demanding major concessions.

via POLITICO Europe|
#asylum-policies#eu#migration-reform