Amsterdam, June 3 -- Talks among the four Dutch ruling coalition parties on Monday failed to yield a breakthrough on asylum policy, casting doubt over the future of the government.
"It was not a pleasant conversation," said Geert Wilders, leader of the Party for Freedom (PVV), the largest party in the coalition, after the talks. "This does not look good. There is a serious problem."
Wilders expressed frustration with the reluctance of the other three coalition partners to consider stricter asylum measures. "I will sleep on it tonight," he added. The four party leaders are scheduled to meet again on Tuesday.
Last week, Wilders presented a 10-point plan, with the central demand being a full halt to asylum admissions and the closure of...