Fourteen municipalities are under watch.
Twenty-four Dutch municipalities are not providing enough homes for asylum seekers. The government is now watching these municipalities closely. The government wants to make sure asylum seekers have a place to stay.
The Dutch government is overseeing fourteen municipalities. These municipalities are not meeting their requirements for asylum housing. The government is publishing a list of these municipalities each month. Local officials must explain why they cannot provide enough homes. The government can force municipalities to accept asylum seeker centers if needed.
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Highlights
24 Municipalities Under Watch
Twenty-four municipalities are being watched by the government due to a lack of asylum housing.
Government Oversight Increased
The government is increasing its oversight of municipalities failing to provide housing.
Municipalities Must Explain
Local officials must explain why they cannot provide asylum housing.
Government Can Force Acceptance
The government can force municipalities to accept asylum seeker centers.
Shortage of Asylum Housing
There is a shortage of sufficient asylum housing in the Netherlands.