Dutch Coalition Forms First Far-Right Government
Geert Wilders' Party for Freedom leads the coalition, marking a significant shift in Netherlands politics.
- The coalition includes four parties: Party for Freedom, People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy, Farmer Citizen Movement, and New Social Contract party.
- Geert Wilders, a controversial figure, agreed not to become prime minister due to opposition from coalition partners.
- Former intelligence chief Dick Schoof is the candidate to replace outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
- The coalition plans to implement strict measures on asylum-seekers and limit family reunification for refugees.
- Analysts question the legal and constitutional feasibility of some proposed policies.