Dutch Prime Minister Meets with German Chancellor Amidst Political Turmoil in the Netherlands
In a meeting that took place on Tuesday, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, who is currently serving in a caretaker capacity, held talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin. The discussion centered on bilateral and European cooperation, as well as international politics, according to pre-arranged statements.
The development comes as the Netherlands is facing a period of political uncertainty, following the departure of Geert Wilders, the leader of the right-wing Rechtsaußen party, from the country’s four-party coalition last week. The disagreement was sparked by a dispute over asylum policy, with Wilders demanding a tougher approach, which was not met with the desired outcome.
In light of the situation, Schoof has already announced plans for early elections, with a possible date set for the autumn.