Netherlands resumes returning single male asylum seekers to Belgium, officials confirm changes. Policy was previously suspended after Dutch Council found Belgian shelters inadequate legally and practically.
Recent discussions between governments revealed Belgium has improved asylum seekers’ accommodation conditions significantly.
Dutch authorities stated returns would resume specifically for single, not vulnerable, male asylum seekers. This renewed policy will be implemented within the framework of the Dublin Agreement protocols.
Migration Minister Bart van den Brink emphasized neighborly cooperation for sustainable and effective asylum systems. Returning these men is crucial, officials say, for maintaining Dutch shelter facilities’ orderliness currently.