The Netherlands' right-wing government said on Wednesday it would seek to opt out from the European Union's migration rules if and when the bloc next renegotiates its core treaties - even though this is unlikely to happen any time soon.

The Dutch government asked the European Union to opt out of its migration and asylum agreement as the new right-wing cabinet pushes for the country’s strictest ever immigration policies.

The move follows the government’s introduction of a tough immigration policy. However, experts warn that securing the opt-out will be challenging, as it requires the approval of all 27 EU member state