Dutch MPs still await report on Marrakech pact legal implications
6 years, 4 months ago

Dutch MPs still await report on Marrakech pact legal implications

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A long-awaited report on the legal implications of the controversial UN migration pact will not be finalised until the week of the Marrakech meeting to sign the plan, junior justice minister Mark Harbers has told MPs. I am doing my best.’ Dutch MPs are divided on the pact which aims to regulate the treatment of migrants worldwide, and which was approved in July by all 193 member states except the United States. The pact aims to reduce illegal migration, boost the integration of migrants and make it easier to return them to their home countries by stimulating countries to work together. Earlier this week, Baudet sent 100 questions on its provisions to Harbers, which he said showed what a bad deal it is.

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Dutch set to back Marrakesh migration pact next week
6 years, 3 months ago

Dutch set to back Marrakesh migration pact next week

Dutch News  

A clear majority of MPs in the Dutch lower house of parliament back signing the Marrakesh pact on controlling migration, it emerged during a stormy debate on Tuesday evening. Junior immigration minister Mark Harbers, defending the measure to MPs, said the pact should be viewed as a diplomatic instrument to combat unregulated migration. ‘It is about cooperation between countries.’ Vote …

Dutch back Marrakesh agreement, but draw up legal addendum
6 years, 4 months ago

Dutch back Marrakesh agreement, but draw up legal addendum

Dutch News  

The Dutch cabinet will continue to support the Marrakesh migration agreement but will come with an additional declaration to prevent unintentional legal consequences, the Volkskrant reported on Thursday. Junior immigration minister Mark Harbers has held meetings with the coalition parties this week to finalise the text, which will be submitted at the UN meeting on the migration pact in Morocco …

Dutch back Marrakesh agreement, but draw up legal addendum
6 years, 4 months ago

Dutch back Marrakesh agreement, but draw up legal addendum

Dutch News  

The Dutch cabinet will continue to support the Marrakesh migration agreement but will come with an additional declaration to prevent unintentional legal consequences, the Volkskrant reported on Thursday. Junior immigration minister Mark Harbers has held meetings with the coalition parties this week to finalise the text, which will be submitted at the UN meeting on the migration pact in Morocco …

Dutch MPs still await report on Marrakech pact legal implications
6 years, 4 months ago

Dutch MPs still await report on Marrakech pact legal implications

Dutch News  

A long-awaited report on the legal implications of the controversial UN migration pact will not be finalised until the week of the Marrakech meeting to sign the plan, junior justice minister Mark Harbers has told MPs. I am doing my best.’ Dutch MPs are divided on the pact which aims to regulate the treatment of migrants worldwide, and which was …

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