Title: Dutch Cabinet Agrees on Asylum Policy After Heated Discussions
Summary:
The Dutch Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Dick Schoof, has reached an agreement on the contentious issue of asylum policy following a series of intense discussions during a prolonged Council of Ministers meeting. The debates were primarily between the Nationalist Socialist Council (NSC) and the Party for Freedom (PVV), with PVV’s Pieter Omtzigt attempting to renegotiate concessions made during the coalition formation process. Despite the tensions, the coalition parties PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB have finalized the coalition program, which is set to be announced next Friday.
Details:
– The heated discussions took place during an extended Council of Ministers meeting on Friday afternoon, which is an unusual length for such gatherings.
– The disagreements centered around the coalition program’s passages on asylum, with tensions arising from the NSC and PVV’s differing stances.
– PVV has been pushing for a renegotiation of certain aspects of the coalition agreement, particularly concerning asylum policy.
– Prime Minister Schoof acknowledged the challenges of the discussions, stating that such disputes will likely occur more frequently in the future.
– The Cabinet has ultimately agreed on the coalition program and the framework agreement, which will be officially announced next week.
– The meeting, which lasted until 5:30 p.m., was longer than usual, with several ministers noting the intensity of the debates.
– Prime Minister Schoof expressed frustration over leaks of information during the meeting, including the budget and the discussions on the coalition program.
– The Prime Minister and other ministers, including Asylum Minister Marjolein Faber and Deputy PVV Prime Minister Fleur Agema, emphasized the importance of the coalition program’s finalization.
– Finance Minister Eelco Heinen acknowledged the tough nature of the discussions but maintained that solutions were found for all issues.
The full article can be found on NL Times, with more details on the political dynamics and the specifics of the coalition agreement.
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