Because camp Moria has not existed since yesterday and the bad conditions in which people have to live there are not new.

It's been talked about for years. About how we can get these people out of there, how we can better accommodate them, whether the Netherlands should not take over 500 orphans from this hell. But still all to no avail. Europe – including the Dutch government – stands by and looks at it. Greece will have to deal with it itself, the Cabinet reiterated yesterday. A callous reaction, without any compassion. That is why, during today's debate, I am again calling on Minister Kaag, State Secretary Broekers-Knol and the rest of the Cabinet to stop looking away and do something. There is now a need for emergency aid to help the tens of thousands of people who no longer have a roof over their heads. Secondly, there is something to be done for all those orphans who live in this hell. We have to take it in, also in the Netherlands. And there needs to be better reception for all the other asylum seekers in the camp, and Greece cannot do that alone. There is now a need for emergency aid to help those who do not have a roof over their heads. Germany has already taken the lead in Europe. The Netherlands must join in. Because whether these people are entitled to refugee status or ultimately cannot remain in Europe, no one can live in such circumstances. It is degrading and Europe devaluing. People in need must always be able to count on our humanity. Member of parliamentMore about Attje Kuiken

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