Human Rights: Council of Europe lashes out at Netherlands

Dutch rules governing family reunification violate human rights. And it is becoming increasingly difficult for migrants to bring their families to the Netherlands.

These remarks were made by Thomas Hammarberg, the Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights. The organization was founded by the parliaments of all EU member states to promote democracy and human rights.

Migrants filing an application for the reunification of their family have to meet 'unreasonable' demands, Commissioner Hammarberg said, which present insurmountable obstacles for applicants who want to be reunited with their loved ones.

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