Dutch PM defends opt-out letter to Brussels on migration

THE HAGUE, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Dutch government's request for an opt-out on the European asylum rules has led to indignant reactions from Dutch opposition parties, but Prime Minister Dick Schoof on Thursday described the request as "professional and responsible."

On behalf of the new Dutch government, Asylum and Migration Minister Marjolein Faber sent the letter to the European Commission on Wednesday.