Prime minister signs for volunteer honours, after Faber says no - DutchNews.nl

Because she did not agree with the honoured, the right-wing minister Marjolein Faber refused to approve a Dutch order. Right-wing populist Wilders supports his confidant, the opposition demands her dismissal.

As a result, the five former COA volunteers will receive a royal distinction after all.

Prime Minister Dick Schoof and Minister Judith Uitermark (Home Affairs) are prepared to sign for the ribbons that five volunteers in the refugee sector would receive.

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Prime minister signs for volunteer honours, after Faber says no - DutchNews.nl

Prime minister Dick Schoof and home minister Judith Uitermark have said they will sign the document proposing to give five...

Prime Minister Dick Schoof and Minister Judith Uitermark (Home Affairs, NSC) still want to sign for the royal decorations for five volunteers from the refugee sector. Minister Marjolein Faber (Asylum and Migration, PVV) should have done so, but she refused. According to sources, the presentation would 'completely clash' with her policy. She finds it 'incompatible' and therefore did not sign.