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Netherlands Approves Stricter Asylum Law

Israa Farhan The Dutch House of Representatives has passed a controversial bill aimed at tightening asylum policies in the Netherlands, significantly restricting access to asylum and family reunification rights. The legislative package, approved on 3 July 2025, also criminalizes residing in the country without valid documents and offering assistance to undocumented individuals. To come into force, the proposed laws must now pass through the Dutch Senate, where they are expected to be debated in the autumn. The outcome remains uncertain, as opposition to the measures continues to mount. Legal experts, government advisors, asylum authorities, and refugee organisations have raised serious concerns over the legislation, warning that the new rules may be legally questionable and difficult to implement in practice. The bills were spearheaded by far-right populist Geert Wilders, whose anti-immigration Freedom Party (PVV) has pushed for what it calls the strictest asylum policy in Dutch history. Although the PVV was part of the governing coalition for the first time, the alliance collapsed in June 2025 due to deep disagreements over asylum policy. New parliamentary elections are scheduled for late October. Despite the government's fall, Wilders' PVV—currently the largest party in the House—voted in favor of the new asylum restrictions, alongside former coalition partners. Asylum seekers represent around 12% of annual immigration to the Netherlands. In 2024, approximately 32,000 individuals applied for asylum, with an additional 10,000 family members joining them. However, the first quarter of 2025 saw a steep 50% drop in new asylum applications, reflecting similar trends observed across Europe. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan