Dutch government faces €100 million in fines for asylum backlog following landmark ECJ ruling

The Dutch government could face more than €100 million in legal penalties after a recent landmark ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) sharply limited the grounds on which EU member states can delay asylum decisions. The court’s judgment in the case of Zimir on May 8 makes clear that the Netherlands cannot justify … Continue reading Dutch government faces €100 million in fines for asylum backlog following landmark ECJ ruling