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Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof Steps Down Following PVV's Exit from Ruling Coalition.

Appointment | Dated: 07 Jun 2025

On June 3, 2025, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced his resignation after the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), led by Geert Wilders, withdrew from the ruling coalition government.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - PM Schoof submitted his resignation to King Willem-Alexander and will continue to serve in a caretaker capacity until a new government is formed following elections.
  • - The Dutch coalition government, formed in July 2024, collapsed after serving less than a year due to internal disagreements, especially over asylum and immigration policies.
  • - The ruling coalition included four parties: PVV, People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), New Social Contract (NSC), and the Farmer-Citizen Movement (BBB).

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The caretaker cabinet can only make decisions on non-controversial or urgent matters, such as national security and support for Ukraine, while major policy decisions require parliamentary approval.
  • (ii) Despite the political crisis, the Netherlands will host the NATO Summit on June 24, 2025, under the leadership of the caretaker government.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who recently resigned as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands following the collapse of the ruling coalition?

Correct Answer: Dick Schoof

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