Dutch govt falls as far&right leader Geert Wilders quits coalition, triggering new elections

The Netherlands’ far-right PVV party leader Geert Wilders said Tuesday that his party would quit the government due to a lack of progress on plans to reduce immigration. In response, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said he would step down, triggering a caretaker government until new elections are called.

Jun 4, 2025 - 02:03
Dutch govt falls as far&right leader Geert Wilders quits coalition, triggering new elections
The Netherlands’ far-right PVV party leader Geert Wilders said Tuesday that his party would quit the government due to a lack of progress on plans to reduce immigration. In response, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said he would step down, triggering a caretaker government until new elections are called.