"As the Netherlands gears up for a snap parliamentary election on October 29, less than halfway through parliament's usual four-year term following the collapse of the ruling coalition, the likelihood of another win for the country's far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) is mounting. An outright win is next to impossible. The Netherlands has always had a coalition government formed by a minimum of two parties due to its proportional representation electoral system,"
"The PVV, headed by Geert Wilders, also won the most votes in the last election in November 2023. It then partnered with three other far-right parties the Farmer-Citizen Movement (BBB), New Social Contract (NSC), and the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) to form a coalition government. But in June, PVV made a dramatic exit from the coalition government over a disagreement on immigration policy."
Right-wing immigration narratives have gained traction in the Netherlands, contributing to political instability. A snap parliamentary election is scheduled for October 29 after the ruling coalition collapsed. The Party for Freedom (PVV), led by Geert Wilders, won the most votes in November 2023 and formed a coalition with BBB, NSC, and VVD. In June, PVV left the coalition after failing to secure a stricter asylum regime including border closures and deportations of convicted dual nationals. Wilders announced the withdrawal on X and coalition partners accused him of self-interest. Prime Minister Dick Schoof resigned and a snap election was called. In August, NSC Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigned after failing to obtain support for new sanctions against Israel.
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