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Dutch government falls as Wilders far-right party exits coalition

Geert Wilders, leader of the Dutch hard right PVV party, seen here delivering a message of support for Marine Le Pen, Place Vauban, Paris, 6 April 2026. © RFI/Jan van der Made

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has confirmed the collapse of the Dutch government following the withdrawal of Geert Wilders' far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) from the coalition.

The decision comes after the other coalition parties declined to adopt PVV’s asylum proposals, which were deemed largely unfeasible. The remaining coalition partners will continue in a caretaker capacity until a new government is formed.

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