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The Netherlands introduces border controls

The Netherlands is introducing border controls against Belgium and Germany, announces Migration Minister Marjolein Faber. The controls will apply from December 9 and for six months ahead, she says, calling them "a temporary and exceptional measure".

The Netherlands introduces border controls

Wilders wants to opt out of EU's asylum policy

The Netherlands' new government is now formally requesting to opt out of the EU's common asylum and migration policy. However, at the same time, they are fully aware that this can only be done in conjunction with an amendment to the EU's fundamental treaties – which is not currently on the agenda.

Wilders wants to opt out of EU's asylum policy

Wilders pulls the strings from behind the scenes – new government in The Hague

With completely untested ministers, civil servant Dick Schoof takes over as Prime Minister in the Netherlands. The question is how – and if – Islam-critical Geert Wilders can govern from behind the scenes.

Wilders pulls the strings from behind the scenes – new government in The Hague