The Dutch cabinet has officially approved three asylum laws proposed by Minister Faber of Asylum and Migration. The Council of State, the cabinet’s independent advisor, will now assess whether these stricter laws can be implemented and are legally sound.
The Council’s advice is expected by mid-February, which will clarify if Minister Faber needs to amend her proposals. Despite potential criticism, Faber is confident in her plans, stating, “If the Council of State has criticisms, my legal team and I will address them swiftly.
Action is needed.” The PVV minister’s plans aim to limit asylum seeker inflow, supported by VVD, BBB, and NSC ministers. Faber believes her measures, which replace the controversial state emergency law, will have the desired effect.
NSC’s objections to the emergency law led to this new approach. PVV leader Wilders insists the party has compromised enough and opposes further weakening of the plans.
However, higher legal bodies express significant concerns about the additional burden on courts and the Immigration and Naturalisation Service. Faber acknowledges this burden but notes, “Every beginning is difficult, and the system is already overwhelmed.”
Source: NOS