Dutch government led by far-right PVV asks EU for opt-out from asylum rules - eviltoast
  • FMT99@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    You’ll be shocked to hear that this is just more theatrics from the populist right. The EU immediately confirmed what everyone, including the PVV itself, already knew: this is not possible under EU law. Of course our big friend Orban immediately jumped on the opportunity to add his own theatrics and also requested the same.

      • Zarcher@lemmy.world
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        2 months ago

        Not going to happen without breaking the current treaties. And for all the headlines, there is very little actual plans presented by the current dutch right wing government. Making such wild moves impossible if they dont want to do anything incredibly stupid.

    • piefedderatedd@piefed.social
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      2 months ago

      Exactly. I was disappointed to see that the article did not include the surprisingly quick rebuttal reply from the EU which I believe arrived withing a few hours. By leaving that part out The Guardian is just amplifying the silly but damaging symbolic theater of the Wilders PVV party.