Just before 21:00, cabinet members slowly approached the emergency meeting. They haven’t revealed much about the conversation they’re currently having. All underlined the importance of these consultations and expressed the hope of achieving a breakthrough this evening.
“We will try to get out. We all know that it is extremely important to find solutions for the high inflow, flow and outflow. Social services are under pressure, so there is really a lot to do,” said Justice and Security Minister Yesilgöz .
Does not benefit from the locker drop
Housing Minister De Jonge intervened with words to similar effect. “We all have a great responsibility to do everything we can to get out. This is what the Netherlands expects from us. There is always a middle ground and I think we all have a responsibility to get through it together. Nobody benefits from a falling wardrobe.’
This has nothing to do with party politics. If you put the importance of this above the interest of the Netherlands, then things are bad’
When asked if De Jonge was so motivated by the bad position of the CDA – according to polls his party would be about halved in the new elections – his answer was clear. This has nothing to do with party politics. If you put the importance of this above the interest of the Netherlands, then things are bad.’
Van den Burg
The State Secretary responsible Van den Burg (Asylum and Migration) stepped in shortly after due to a debate in the committee. “I can’t do magic, but I will do everything I can, because I need a deal so I can show municipalities that we as a cabinet are doing everything we can to get migration under control.”
It is not clear how long the consultation will last, but Van den Burg had a cautious forecast for the journalists present. “I have no idea what time it will be tonight, but I’m afraid you’ll have to stay here for a while.”