(Netherlands, 4th) Dutch Prime Minister Rutte announced on the 3rd that the coalition government he leads has officially resigned.
This decision was made after the Dutch far-right Freedom Party announced earlier that day that it was withdrawing from the ruling coalition.
In a press conference, Rutte stated that he will continue to serve as the caretaker prime minister, committed to addressing the major challenges currently facing the Netherlands.
He criticized the Freedom Party's withdrawal as "irresponsible and completely unnecessary."
Dutch far-right Freedom Party leader Wilders announced earlier that day that due to disagreements on refugee asylum policy with other parties in the ruling coalition, the Freedom Party decided to leave the coalition.
The government led by Rutte officially took office on July 2, 2024, with a tenure of less than a year.
This decision was made after the Dutch far-right Freedom Party announced earlier that day that it was withdrawing from the ruling coalition.
In a press conference, Rutte stated that he will continue to serve as the caretaker prime minister, committed to addressing the major challenges currently facing the Netherlands.
He criticized the Freedom Party's withdrawal as "irresponsible and completely unnecessary."
Dutch far-right Freedom Party leader Wilders announced earlier that day that due to disagreements on refugee asylum policy with other parties in the ruling coalition, the Freedom Party decided to leave the coalition.
The government led by Rutte officially took office on July 2, 2024, with a tenure of less than a year.