Dutch Hard-Right Coalition Faces Internal Disputes Over Immigration Policies

King Willem-Alexander outlines the government's priorities amid coalition tensions and an escalating asylum crisis.

King Willem-Alexander delivered a speech outlining the new Dutch government's legislative plans and budget for the coming year.
The hard-right coalition is divided over plans to drastically reduce immigration, with some members openly opposing the measures.
A shortage of space at a northern Netherlands reception center forced asylum seekers to sleep in a sports hall, highlighting an accommodation crisis.
The government plans to declare an 'asylum crisis' to implement tougher immigration measures, including stricter visa rules and faster deportations.
The coalition's fragility is evident as leaders struggle to reach consensus on key policies, despite their election victory last year.