Dutch government coalition may collapse
The Dutch government coalition is in danger of collapsing after the Democrat coalition party D66 supported a vote of censure against Immigration Minister Rita Verdonk.
The minister came under fire recently when she revoked the citizinship of MP Ayaan Hirsi Ali after she admitted to having used a false name and date of birth when she applied for naturalisation.
The opposition parties fiercely criticised Ms Verdonk’s handling of the issue. After a debate which lasted well into the night, D66 joined the opposition in demanding the minister resign. The cabinet will meet later today to discuss the issue.
Source: Radio Netherlands, 29 June 2006
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