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Minister of Asylum and Immigration

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A Syrian family walks through Schiphol Airport before departing the Netherlands.
Politics
Netherlands looking to send asylum seekers back to “safe” parts of Syria
23 April 2026 - 15:20
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 Sign at the entrance of the Ter Apel registration center.
Politics
Netherlands expands asylum policy for Eritreans facing national service
2 April 2026 - 22:50
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A refugee woman at an asylum center.
Politics
Netherlands to work with other EU countries on deportation hubs for asylum seekers
6 March 2026 - 12:50
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Three Afghan women and a young boy standing outside a shoe store in Kabul, Afghanistan. The women are wearing blue burqas (burkas).
Politics
Minister justifies Netherlands’ case-by-case approach to Afghan women’s asylum requests
5 December 2025 - 19:30
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Messages of support left outside the Ukrainian embassy in The Hague
Politics
Minister wants many Ukrainian refugees to start paying rent, health insurance premiums
27 November 2025 - 18:33
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Mona Keijzer
Politics
Minister offers cake to Vijfheerenlanden mayor after leaving town off the map
13 November 2025 - 22:00
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Asylum and Migration Minister Marjolein Faber (PVV) during a tense debate about her decision to hold up royal honors for volunteers who assisted prospective refugees. 1 April 2025
Politics
Former asylum minister Faber insists memoir didn’t breach Cabinet secrecy rules
2 October 2025 - 20:20
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Flag of Uganda
Politics
LGBTQ failed asylum seekers won’t be sent to Uganda deportation center, minister claims
2 October 2025 - 17:50
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The Council of State in The Hague
Politics
Minister can still grant residence permits in exceptional cases, Council of State rules
27 August 2025 - 20:20
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The border between Leende, the Netherlands and Hamont-Achel, Belgium. Undated
Politics
Council of State bars Netherlands from sending male asylum seekers back to Belgium
23 July 2025 - 12:50
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Protestors gathered in Amsterdam call for an end to the war in Ukraine and Russia's withdrawal from that country. 24 Feb. 2023
Politics
Cabinet to double monthly fees paid by Ukrainian refugees for shelter
4 July 2025 - 17:00
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Marjolein Faber
Politics
Asylum Minister announces plans to reduce budget reserved for asylum seeker activities
9 May 2025 - 15:20
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Marjolein Faber
Politics
Asylum min. announces trials restrict the freedom of asylum seekers causing nuisance
23 April 2025 - 19:30
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Official sign on the Dutch-German border
Politics
Netherlands extends increased border checks despite declining arrests, asylum requests
21 March 2025 - 14:37
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Asylum Minister Marjolein Faber contradicts herself about the readiness of her legal argument to declare an asylum emergency. 15 October 2024
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Cabinet agrees on strict asylum rules amid legal questions; Will cost €115 million extra
7 March 2025 - 17:27
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Asylum Minister Marjolein Faber contradicts herself about the readiness of her legal argument to declare an asylum emergency. 15 October 2024
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New asylum seeker laws could cost the immigration service up to €60 million annually
23 January 2025 - 15:20
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A cover on a bicycle in Amsterdam says, "Asylum seekers are okay". February 2014
Politics
Dutch Cabinet pleased with new strict asylum measures; Plan set to go to Parliament
20 December 2024 - 15:08
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Asylum Minister Marjolein Faber contradicts herself about the readiness of her legal argument to declare an asylum emergency. 15 October 2024
Politics
Strict asylum measures to be debated, voted on by Dutch Cabinet members on Friday
18 December 2024 - 13:50
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Marjolein Faber and Ylva Johansson meet at the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting. 10 October 2024
Politics
EU members highly critical of Dutch attempt to opt-out of migration rules
10 October 2024 - 17:56
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Prime Minister Dick Schoof is dealt a blow as coalition party NSC joins opposition parties in voting down his asylum minister’s plan to display signs telling asylum seekers to be prepared to return to their home countries. 9 October 2024
Politics
NSC joins opposition rejecting plan to put “sending you back” signs at asylum centers
9 October 2024 - 18:12
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PVV politician Marjolein Faber during hearings on her candidacy for minister of asylum and immigration. 24 June 2024
Politics
Armenian boy raised in the Netherlands will be deported; "No exceptions," says minister
7 August 2024 - 18:40
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PVV MP Marjolein Faber during a debate on the Ministry of Justice and Security budget. 7 February 2024
Politics
PVV MP accused of bigotry and racism will still be named Asylum & Immigration minister
14 June 2024 - 20:41

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