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A frustrating week for asylum minister Marjolein Faber as all her hypothetical hard work on the government’s emergency refugee law goes up in smoke. Geert Wilders rediscovers his appetite for bananas and democratic processes while Dick Schoof struggles to convince even himself that the “strictest asylum rules” ever will actually work. Meanwhile in overcrowded Ter Apel, the accommodation agency faces even bigger fines for packing refugees in like sardines. Analysts also criticise the government’s efforts to meet climate change targets and build affordable housing. And in sport, Ajax get back to winning ways just as their former coach Erik ten Hag is told to pack his bags at Manchester United.
Ophef of the week: André Rieu disgusted after Trump grabs fiddler by the footage
Direct Eurostar trains from Amsterdam to London due to resume in February
Theme park fans queue from 6am to experience new Efteling attraction
News
Coalition reaches deal on asylum measures; no emergency law
Impact of refugee plans difficult to measure, Schoof admits
Refugee arrivals fall by 25% ahead of “strictest regime ever”
Asylum minister Faber sees communications staff dwindle to one
MPs demand full disclosure of NSC tax minister’s €6 million portfolio
Refugee agency faces €5 million fine for failing to tackle Ter Apel overcrowding
Council of State orders IND to stop detaining Ukrainians at Schiphol (NRC)
Netherlands set to miss climate change targets
Small, temporary housing will not fix housing crisis, PBL warns
Amsterdam starts year of 750th birthday celebrations with concert
Sport
Ajax move up to second in Eredivisie with shock win at Feyenoord
Manchester United sack Erik ten Hag after poor start to season
Netherlands beat Denmark in friendly with two first-half goals (NOS)
Max Verstappen brushes off criticism after two penalties in Mexico (NYT)
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