Dutch government faces collapse over handling of riots

Amsterdam – According to media reports, there is a risk of a break in the government coalition in the Netherlands in connection with the recent anti-Semitic riots. The cabinet met for an emergency meeting on Friday, the broadcasters NOS and RTL reported, citing government circles. The State Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Nora Achahbar, had previously submitted her resignation. Comments from some ministers about the violence the previous week went too far for her.