Left alliance leader Timmermans fears rightwing coalition as Omtzigt keeps distance
1 year, 1 month ago

Left alliance leader Timmermans fears rightwing coalition as Omtzigt keeps distance

NL Times  

Frans Timmermans has noticed that Pieter Omtzigt of the New Social Contract party is not responding to his overtures and therefore fears the formation of a right-wing Cabinet. "Only in a case of extreme necessity with the left," is the doctrine Omtzigt carries from his former party, the CDA, according to Frans Timmermans. A few weeks ago, the party leaders seemed to be drawing closer to each other, even organizing a public conversation where they took their time exchanging views without harsh criticism. He also believes it would not bode well for the LGBT community if this party comes into a Cabinet with the rightwing political party JA21.

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Omtzigt addresses troubled NSC at congress after Cabinet members & MP’s resign
1 month ago

Omtzigt addresses troubled NSC at congress after Cabinet members & MP’s resign

NL Times  

Pieter Omtzigt is not planning a quiet start to the week of his return: On Saturday, he will be speaking at his party's NSC congress in Nieuwegein. In recent weeks, two state secretaries and just as many party MPs have resigned because they were annoyed by the way things were being handled in the coalition and the Cabinet. There were …

Omtzigt firm: NSC won't join a cabinet with the far right
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Omtzigt firm: NSC won't join a cabinet with the far right

Dutch News  

NSC leader Pieter Omtzigt has told reporters he is prepared to support a right-wing cabinet made up of the PVV, VVD and BBB from the sidelines, if an agreement can be worked out which he can commit to. However, Omtzigt said again after Wednesday’s coalition formation talks with Kim Putters, his party will not join a majority or a minority …

Omtzigt puts policy before partnerships in coalition talks
1 year ago

Omtzigt puts policy before partnerships in coalition talks

Dutch News  

Pieter Omtzigt, the former Christian Democrat MP whose new party Nieuw Sociaal Contract won 20 seats in last week’s election, has said he is not yet ready to start talks on forming a new cabinet. However, he told Ronald Plasterk, who has been charged with carrying out initial coalition talks, that he was not ready to discuss forming either a …

Pieter Omtzigt to participate in parliamentary election with own party
1 year, 4 months ago

Pieter Omtzigt to participate in parliamentary election with own party

NL Times  

Pietro Omtzigt will participate in the parliamentary election on November 22 with his own party called Nieuw Sociaal Contract, which translates to New Social Contract in English. Spearheads of the new movement are “good governance” and “security of existence,” according to the new party’s foundation document. He called that “unrealistic and not responsible” in the newspaper, although he strives for …

Parliamentary elections: Pieter Omtzigt will not return to CDA, says "book is closed"
1 year, 4 months ago

Parliamentary elections: Pieter Omtzigt will not return to CDA, says "book is closed"

NL Times  

Pieter Omtzigt will not return to the CDA. CDA chairman Hans Huibers had sent Omtzigt a letter asking him to join the CDA, AD reported on Saturday. "But of course, I am happy to continue working with all parties to realize my ideas and ideals for the Netherlands," he wrote on X. Zoals al vaker gezegd is het boek met …

MP Omtzigt leaving CDA after party conflicts, benefits scandal
3 years, 3 months ago

MP Omtzigt leaving CDA after party conflicts, benefits scandal

NL Times  

When he returns to parliament, former CDA member Pieter Omtzigt will not return to his party. But the party leaders have known for some time that Omtzigt will not return, said those involved. In June, after a conflict with the CDA, Omtzigt announced that he was resigning his party membership. The former CDA chairman allegedly promised him party leadership if …

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