The Dutch government collapsed on Tuesday when far-right leader Geert Wilders withdrew his Party for Freedom (PVV) from the ruling coalition over disputes regarding immigration policy. Wilders claimed the coalition partners failed to support his stringent asylum proposals, which included measures to significantly reduce migration. Following his exit, Prime Minister Dick Schoof and the entire cabinet resigned. With PVV's departure, the coalition's strength was drastically reduced from 88 to just 51 seats in the House of Representatives, setting the stage for political instability in the Netherlands.
"Wilders' decision to withdraw his party from the coalition was prompted by a lack of support for his proposed asylum crackdown, leading to the government's collapse."
"With the PVV leaving the coalition, the government now only holds 51 of the 150 seats in parliament, well below the majority needed for effective governance."
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