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This municipality wants ‘zero asylum seekers’, is that allowed?

This municipality wants ‘zero asylum seekers’, is that allowed?

In Maassluis, Mayor Jack de Vries is at odds with the new local coalition over the intake of asylum seekers. While the coalition has pledged to accept zero refugees, De Vries maintains that the municipality must comply with the national distribution law.

Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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