How to rein in migration to the Netherlands is dividing the Dutch government
By MIKE CORDER
Associated Press
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The four parties that make up Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s ruling coalition are in tense talks over ways to rein in migration. The lengthy negotiations have led to speculation that the thorny issue could bring down Rutte’s government and force a general election. The Netherlands’ longest-serving prime minister presided over late-night meetings Wednesday and Thursday that failed to result in a deal. More talks are planned for Friday. The discussions have underscored ideological divisions in the coalition between the two partner parties that don’t support a strict crackdown on migration and the two that favor tougher measures.
