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VVD Joins D66 and CDA in Next Formation Talks as Buma Calls for Basis Pact

Buma's report steers the trio toward a governing basis that will require broader support.

Overview

  • Dilan Yeşilgöz confirmed the VVD will enter substantive negotiations with D66 and CDA after a meeting with informateur Sybrand Buma.
  • Informateur Buma’s final report advises the three parties to draft a ‘regeerbasisakkoord’ and to seek backing from other factions, with a parliamentary debate on the process set for Wednesday.
  • Yeşilgöz said the D66CDA base document needs significant changes, citing gaps on public finances and security, and rejected adopting it with only minor edits.
  • Buma said both a minority and a majority cabinet remain possible; the VVD still prefers pursuing a majority with JA21 but does not rule out a minority outcome with D66 and CDA.
  • A D66CDAVVD combination controls 66 of 150 seats in the House and lacks a Senate majority, and new polling shows growing acceptance among their voters for a three-party minority cabinet.