Wilders coalition pushes for exceptionally harsh asylum legislation
Geert Wilders, the Dutch right-wing populist, recently reached a deal with three other parties to form a new government. Their shared goal is to make drastic changes to asylum and migration policies. Through a joint agreement, they propose creating the most stringent asylum rules and implementation of a comprehensive plan to control migration. Forceful deportations will be applied to those lacking a valid residency permit. The group also plans to quit the EU's common regulations at the earliest possible opportunity.
Geert Wilders has made history by forging an alliance with the right-wing liberal VVD, led by former Prime Minister Mark Rutte, the right-wing conservative NSC, and the right-wing farmers' party BBB. Their plan includes inspecting the relocation of the Dutch embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem - a contentious decision as Israel deems the entire city its capital, while Palestinians believe the eastern part is their state's capital. Environmental laws for farmers will be relaxed, while public broadcasting subsidies will be substantially eliminated. They aim to additionally reduce civil servants' roles and cut down on aid expenses for development and renewable energy. However, they plan on increasing funding for social housing and building four new nuclear power plants.
The Netherlands' next prime minister hasn't been identified yet. However, Wilders and his Party for Freedom (PVV) won the parliamentary elections nearly six months ago but opted against holding this position. Instead, they're now forming a "loose" coalition with non-party experts. The last time the country relied on an expert administration was in 1918. This new government will concentrate on extreme measures for asylum and migration. They desire to submit a note to the European Commission for switching up European asylum policy. With these changes in place, the country will alter its path in the EU, ensuring continuation of support for Ukraine.
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- Geert Wilders standing next to a crowd, raising his right hand ostentatiously./images/geert-wilders-raising-arm.jpeg
- The Netherlands' flag at half-mast in remembrance./images/netherlands-flag.png
- Families of refugees living in tents and makeshift housing./images/refugee-families.jpeg
- [Hyperlink] to a historical film from 1918 about the Dutch government./images/1918-government.png
- The EU flag flying over the concrete headquarters of the European Commission./images/eu-flag.png
- Israel's parliament, the Knesset, made up predominantly of men wearing suits and ties./images/knesset.jpeg
- Palestinians mourning at the Dome of the Rock, a site in East Jerusalem./images/palestinians.jpeg
- [Hyperlink] to a video of the current prime minister approving a public broadcasting subsidy cut./images/mr_rutte.jpeg
- A farmer tilling his fields in The Netherlands./images/farmer-tilling.jpeg
- Multiple people in supportive clothing in a rally for Ukraine./images/ukraine-rally.jpeg
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Geert Wilders' coalition, comprising VVD, NSC, and BBB, plans to submit a proposal to the European Commission, aiming to shift the EU's asylum policy in line with the Netherlands' stringent asylum legislation. Despite forming a loose coalition with non-party experts, Geert Wilders and his Party for Freedom (PVV) have maintained their focus on enacting severe asylum policies, aligning with the Netherlands' new government's objectives.
Source: www.ntv.de
