The Dutch minority cabinet, comprising the VVD, D66, and CDA, faced its first major legislative test this week. On Tuesday, the Senate rejected a proposed "asylum emergency measures law," with coalition partners CDA and D66 joining the opposition to vote against the bill.

The outcome highlights deep internal divisions within the government. Despite efforts by leadership to coordinate support, the failure to pass the legislation in the upper house marks a significant setback for the cabinet's migration agenda. Read the full story at NRC — Tech (subscription).

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