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Now that the declaration of an asylum crisis is off the table, VVD and BBB apparently no longer want to be reminded in any way of their flirting with this bizarre and legally untenable plan. When NSC leader Pieter Omtzigt called for the publication of a note from the State Attorney on emergency asylum on Tuesday, he received angry reactions from Dilan Yesilgöz (VVD) and Caroline van der Plas (BBB).
Prime Minister Dick Schoof and Minister of Xenophobia Marjolein Faber had previously claimed that there were no documents from the country’s attorney. “There are no written documents from the state attorney, in any way whatsoever,” Schoof previously responded to a question from Frans Timmermans (GroenLinks-PvdA).
However, Dagblad Trouw revealed this weekend that Schoof and Faber had lied. There is indeed advice from the State Attorney about the legal stings and traps involved in declaring an asylum crisis.
The left-wing opposition and Omtzigt are now curious about this withheld piece. To the anger of the VVD and BBB. “This has nothing to do with transparency or good governance,” responded a dogged Yesilgöz. Van der Plas bbbrieste: “I don’t think this is good governance.”
In response, Omtzigt drew a parallel with the childcare allowance scandal. Even then, documents were withheld from the House because they were ‘draft opinions’. Such advice deliberately remained ‘drafts’, so that journalists and MPs could not request them. Omtzigt fears that this is now in danger of happening again with the ‘draft advice’ from the State Attorney.
Scandal du Jour: Dutch Politicians in a Twist
Ah, the Netherlands, where the canals are picturesque, the cheese is delicious, and the politicians are as transparent as a brick wall. Today, we’re diving into the murky world of Dutch politics, where it seems some of our esteemed leaders are more interested in covering their backsides than in being, well, leaders.
It all started with a rather… let’s say, ‘interesting’ plan to declare an asylum crisis. I mean, who wouldn’t want to invent a crisis, right? It’s not like there are enough real ones to go around. But I digress. The VVD and BBB parties were flirting with this idea, until someone pointed out that it was, in fact, a load of old codswallop. Now, they want to sweep it all under the rug and pretend it never happened.
But, of course, there are those pesky documents. You know, the ones that might just reveal the truth behind this fiasco. The State Attorney’s advice on emergency asylum, to be precise. Now, Prime Minister Dick Schoof and Minister of Xenophobia Marjolein Faber claimed that there were no written documents from the state attorney. None. Zilch. Zero. (You see where this is going, don’t you?)
Well, wouldn’t you know it? Dagblad Trouw went and spilled the beans, revealing that Schoof and Faber had, in fact, been fibbing. There is advice from the State Attorney, and it’s just bursting with all sorts of juicy details about the legal implications of declaring an asylum crisis.
Now, the left-wing opposition and NSC leader Pieter Omtzigt are clamoring to see these documents, and who can blame them? I mean, it’s not like they have anything better to do, like governing the country or something. But, of course, the VVD and BBB are having none of it. They’re more interested in playing the "we’re not being transparent, but that’s okay" card.
Dilan Yesilgöz (VVD) and Caroline van der Plas (BBB) are up in arms, claiming that this has nothing to do with transparency or good governance. Oh, I see. Well, that’s alright then. I mean, who needs transparency in government, right? It’s not like it’s a fundamental aspect of democracy or anything.
Omtzigt, being the clever chap he is, drew a parallel with the childcare allowance scandal. Ah, yes, another delightful example of Dutch politicians being, shall we say, economical with the truth. It seems that documents were withheld from the House because they were mere ‘draft opinions’. I’m sure it’s just a coincidence that these ‘drafts’ just happened to remain in draft form, thus avoiding those pesky FOI requests.
So, what’s the takeaway from all this? Well, it’s quite simple, really. If you’re a Dutch politician, and you’re caught with your fingers in the cookie jar, just claim it’s a draft and be done with it. I mean, who needs accountability, anyway?
The Verdict
It’s a bit of a mess, isn’t it? But, hey, at least it’s not boring. The VVD and BBB are frantically trying to brush this all under the carpet, but it’s too late for that. The cat’s out of the bag, and we’re all left wondering what other skeletons are lurking in the closet.
In the meantime, I’ll leave you with a thought: if you’re a Dutch politician, and you’re reading this, well, congratulations! You’ve made it into the annals of history as a shining example of, shall we say, creative governance.
Stay classy, Netherlands!
(This article is a work of satire, and all quotes and events are based on real news sources. Or, at the very least, that’s what we’ll claim.)
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Following the dismissal of the asylum crisis declaration, it appears that the VVD and BBB parties are now reluctant to revisit the controversy surrounding their initial support for this legally questionable plan. When NSC leader Pieter Omtzigt called for the release of the State Attorney’s emergency asylum note on Tuesday, he faced strong backlash from Dilan Yesilgöz (VVD) and Caroline van der Plas (BBB), who seem determined to downplay the significance of the document.
Prime Minister Dick Schoof and Minister of Xenophobia Marjolein Faber had previously asserted that no such documents existed, with Schoof stating, “There are no written documents from the state attorney, in any way whatsoever,” in response to a query from Frans Timmermans (GroenLinks-PvdA). However, an investigation by Dagblad Trouw revealed that Schoof and Faber had indeed been informed of the potential legal ramifications of declaring an asylum crisis, contradicting their earlier claims.
The left-wing opposition and Omtzigt are now pushing for the release of this withheld information, which has sparked intense opposition from the VVD and BBB parties. Yesilgöz dismissed the request, stating, “This has nothing to do with transparency or good governance,” while Van der Plas argued, “I don’t think this is good governance.” In response, Omtzigt drew parallels with the childcare allowance scandal, where documents were deliberately labeled as ‘draft opinions’ to avoid disclosure. He expressed concerns that the government is adopting a similar strategy with the State Attorney’s ‘draft advice’, which may be withheld to evade scrutiny.
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