The Netherlands has taken a bold step in reshaping its immigration landscape. Prime Minister Dick Schoof’s right-wing coalition, which includes Geert Wilders’ Party for Freedom, has announced sweeping changes to asylum policies. These new measures aim to significantly reduce the number of asylum seekers entering the country. The government plans to shorten temporary residence permits […]
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