Addressing problems that, according to the VVD and Omtzigt, are caused by “migration flows that exceed the carrying capacity of our society” cannot be postponed, they said in their motion. This is supported, among others, by the former coalition parties CDA and ChristenUnie as well as the opposition party SGP.

The outgoing cabinet should continue to work in a European context to strengthen external border controls for asylum seekers and compliance with the Dublin agreement. This means that asylum seekers must go through asylum procedures in the country of arrival.

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Regarding labor migration, it must be ensured that the type of labor allowed to come to the Netherlands better meets the personnel needs of employers.

The House of Representatives wants a rapporteur appointed to investigate which countries outside Europe whose reception and asylum procedures can be transferred. Partnerships must be built with these countries. A proposal from JA21 and PVV has also been adopted.

Controversial bill

Similar ideas have been outlined in a controversial bill in the UK. This means that anyone who arrives in the UK illegally by boat will lose their right to claim asylum. The migrants could then be deported to a “safe” third country such as Rwanda. British courts have banned these plans, but the legal battle continues. There was also much international criticism of the British government’s plans.

Both motions were banned by Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

Tunisian Agreement

The outgoing cabinet is not required by its parliamentary majority to speak publicly against Tunisia’s controversial deal. Sylvana Simons’ proposal from BIJ1 regarding this matter was rejected.

In return for efforts to combat life-threatening people smuggling in the Mediterranean, Tunisian President Kais Saied has been promised money by the European Commission. The deal was finalized in July by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Prime Minister Rutte and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni. Some members of the DPR have had great difficulty reaching agreements with countries that violate human rights.