We will see the effects of the package, but for now we cannot talk about exact numbers. But there is no doubt that the package as a whole will affect the number of people who come to the Netherlands and the number of people who leave
– Announce Have a lookAt the same time, he defended the withdrawal of legislation requiring local governments to accept refugees in a fair proportion.
He also said that if the State Department were new, His report on Syria If certain areas of the Arab country are classified as safe, asylum status for those coming from them may be revoked.
It had to be European Union Court Make the decision that only certain areas of the card-issuing country can be considered secure.
Speaking about the border controls planned from the end of November, the Prime Minister emphasized the following:
The measures will be consistent with… Germany and France submitted,” they also agreed that economic deliveries are an exception to the controls.
These steps aim to stop illegal immigration and deport those who have already applied for refugee status in another European country.
He added.
Talking about the refugee situation pack He said that the duration of his stay would be a maximum of three years, and at the end of that, the authorities would re-evaluate the asylum application. In addition, the government will also reduce migrants' access to housing, giving them housing units instead, as well as reduce legislation related to family reunification.
It will also increase the accommodation capacity of the Immigration Police, where, according to plans, asylum seekers who have been rejected or who arrive without papers will be housed until they are deported. The package must be discussed by both houses of Parliament.
A Freedom Party (PVV) He initially tried to temporarily override the legislation, but was unable to establish a “state of emergency” as a justification, so the rulings must follow the usual legal path. Although the leader of the PVV party, Geert Wilders He had also previously predicted the disintegration of the government coalition if it did not accept the state of emergency. After the announcement, he said, “It is not important how the provisions enter into force, what is important is that they enter into force.” .
As mentioned, Norway recently imposed temporary border controls (until October 22) on its common border with the two EU member states, and Germany closed its land borders earlier.
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