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Former Intelligence Chief Dick Schoof Nominated as Dutch Prime Minister

Schoof, backed by a right-wing coalition, aims to enforce strict immigration policies and uphold the rule of law.

  • Dick Schoof, 67, has been proposed as the new prime minister by a coalition including Geert Wilders' Party for Freedom.
  • Schoof, a nonpartisan figure with a background in intelligence and counterterrorism, vows to govern for all Dutch citizens.
  • The coalition's governing plan includes the toughest asylum policies in Dutch history, potentially clashing with EU regulations.
  • Geert Wilders, despite his party's election win, stepped aside from the prime ministerial role, endorsing Schoof instead.
  • The new government is expected to be operational by the end of June, with a mix of politicians and experts in the cabinet.
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