haarlemsdagbladMar 23, 2026, 12:26

D66 defends occasional detention of asylum-seeking children

The Dutch political party D66 has defended the government's decision to detain asylum-seeking families with children arriving at Schiphol Airport who have a low chance of obtaining residency. Under the new European migration pact, these families may be held in detention centers while awaiting their procedures. Opposition parties have expressed concern about the potential psychological damage this confinement may cause to children.

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