
A Fragile Start: Dutch Cabinet Takes Office Amid Distrust and Internal Strains
With no parliamentary majority and several sensitive dossiers already on the table, the cabinet’s stability is far from assured.

With no parliamentary majority and several sensitive dossiers already on the table, the cabinet’s stability is far from assured.

The parties in coalition talks were central in shaping the policies that produced the crises now dominating Dutch politics.

Even establishment publications accept that time out of power will aid the PVV’s long-term comeback.

Ministers say they want to set an example for the rest of Europe. But critics argue they are just talking tough ahead of elections.

Voters have turned away from Wilders’ former coalition partner after it ruled out working with his party in a future government.

Wilders accepts his populist Freedom Party must become the largest party “so that no one can ignore us.”
Netherlands voters meanwhile are fuming over open borders.
Opinion polls suggest that the race for first place will be tight.

A surprise alliance with a Green Deal architect could see the Dutch Left seize power without new elections.

An ‘observer’ from ALDE will determine if Dutch VVD has veered from the group’s “values.”