In response to concerns about immigration, the Dutch government announced measures aimed at discouraging asylum seekers. Among these measures are the end of open-ended asylum permits and stricter limits on family reunification for granted asylum. Additionally, plans are underway for a state of emergency law that may freeze new asylum applications for up to two years and reduce services for asylum seekers. Despite the EU's likely resistance to such measures, the Dutch government is seeking an exemption from EU asylum rules, reflecting a broader strategy to navigate existing migration agreements.
