Amidst a backdrop of political uncertainty, the Dutch government coalition has suffered a significant blow with the Party for Freedom (PVV) announcing its withdrawal from the ruling alliance. PVV leader Geert Wilders made the surprise announcement on Tuesday, citing a disagreement over asylum policy as the primary reason.
Wilders, who was not a part of the government, had been using his party’s parliamentary majority to exert significant influence over the coalition. He had recently called on his partners to sign a 10-point plan, which aimed to introduce army surveillance of the border and reject all asylum seekers.
The future of the Dutch government remains uncertain in the wake of the PVV’s decision to leave the coalition. As the situation unfolds, the country’s political landscape is likely to undergo significant changes, with the potential for a new government or a period of political instability on the horizon.