Coalition talks move on to policy, but divisions emerge already
1 year ago

Coalition talks move on to policy, but divisions emerge already

Dutch News  

Talks on policy between the four parties hoping to form a right-wing government in the Netherlands will start in earnest on Monday morning, but divisions have already emerged between them. VVD leader Dilan Yesilgöz said on Sunday that she plans to take a “tough” line in the negotiations and that having “clear financial limits” is of crucial importance to her party. “It is a fact that we must make major savings,” Yesilgöz told current affairs show WNL op Zondag. “But the PVV does want lower costs for the people.” After putting some of his more extreme ideas about closing mosques and banning the Koran on ice, Wilders has said he is not prepared to make any more concessions and that he also plans to take a “very tough” line in the talks. The negotiations are entering the next phase under the leadership of CDA stalwart Richard van Zwol, who chaired a commission warning in January that migration needs curbing, and Elbert Dijkgraaf, a professor of economics who sat in parliament for the orthodox Christian party SGP until 2018.

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Dutch parties agree to back EU defence plan, with conditions
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Dutch parties agree to back EU defence plan, with conditions

Dutch News  

The three coalition parties which backed a motion not to support the EU’s €800 billion defence plans have reached a compromise with prime minister Dick Schoof after hours of talks on Thursday. MPs voted by 73 to 71 for a motion opposing the plan, announced by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen last week, to raise the money by …

Coalition parties meet to discuss ReArm no vote crisis
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Coalition parties meet to discuss ReArm no vote crisis

Dutch News  

The four coalition parties are holding an emergency meeting on Thursday morning to discuss this week’s vote not to back the EU’s ReArm Europe defense expenditure plans. Supporters of the ReArm project, presented by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen but not yet worked out in detail, say the Netherlands is becoming increasingly isolated in Europe. The four coalition …

Yesilgöz hits out at Wilders, Wilders praises Trump in Madrid
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Yesilgöz hits out at Wilders, Wilders praises Trump in Madrid

Dutch News  

More divisions have emerged between the four Dutch coalition parties, with Dilan Yesilgöz, leader of the right-wing VVD, expressing frustration on a television talk show on Sunday over Geert Wilders’ repeated threats to collapse the cabinet. “I’m fed up with the way coalition party leader Geert Wilders threatens to bring down the cabinet every week,” Yesilgöz said. Voters want change, …

Major challenges ahead for right-wing Dutch government
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Major challenges ahead for right-wing Dutch government

Dutch News  

The right-wing Dutch cabinet – a combination of the far-right PVV, pro-countryside BBB, liberal VVD, and conservative NSC – made it to 2025, something which many commentators had doubted would happen. Here’s a summary: “Spreading” law The legislation, which aims to ensure all 342 Dutch local authorities provide accommodation for their fair share of refugees, is at the top of …

Schoof urges single deal with opposition to pass budget plans
4 months ago

Schoof urges single deal with opposition to pass budget plans

Dutch News  

Prime minister Dick Schoof has called on the four coalition parties to reach a single agreement with the opposition to address their objections to cuts in education, aid, healthcare spending. Schoof told broadcaster NOS in his weekly interview that he had asked the four coalition parties – PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB – to consolidate all the issues that opposition …

VVD leader Yeşilgöz criticizes opposition parties amid budget talks
4 months ago

VVD leader Yeşilgöz criticizes opposition parties amid budget talks

NL Times  

VVD leader Dilan Yeşilgöz addressed party members on Saturday at the VVD congress in Den Bosch, where she emphasized the importance of liberalism in countering populism and criticized opposition parties amid ongoing budget negotiations in the Senate. Yeşilgöz began her speech by asserting the strength of liberalism, calling it “the only answer to populism.” She told attendees at the Brabanthallen, …

Coalition talks again bogged down in social media disputes
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Coalition talks again bogged down in social media disputes

Dutch News  

Talks on forming a new right-wing coalition government in the Netherlands continue to be dogged by social media posts, particularly by far-right leader Geert Wilders. On Thursday Wilders refused to withdraw a post he had placed about the VVD’s junior immigration minister Eric van der Burg, describing him instead as someone “who has turned the Netherlands into one big refugee …

Coalition talks again bogged down in social media disputes
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Coalition talks again bogged down in social media disputes

Dutch News  

Talks on forming a new right-wing coalition government in the Netherlands continue to be dogged by social media posts, particularly by far-right leader Geert Wilders. On Thursday Wilders refused to withdraw a post he had placed about the VVD’s junior immigration minister Eric van der Burg, describing him instead as someone “who has turned the Netherlands into one big refugee …

The Netherlands is having trouble forming a new far-right government. Here’s why
1 year, 1 month ago

The Netherlands is having trouble forming a new far-right government. Here’s why

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Talks to form a far right-led government in the Netherlands have come to a premature end, for now, leaving the Netherlands in limbo amid a stalled move to build a political coalition around anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders. Wilders said Wednesday on X, formerly Twitter, that the election’s result showed the Netherlands “wants a right-wing Cabinet with …

Talks to form a far right-led coalition government in the Netherlands falter
1 year, 1 month ago

Talks to form a far right-led coalition government in the Netherlands falter

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Talks to form a far …

Wilders sounds off on social media, ahead of new coalition talks
1 year, 2 months ago

Wilders sounds off on social media, ahead of new coalition talks

Dutch News  

Dutch election winner Geert Wilders has again posted controversial comments on social media, raising further questions about his pledge to compromise on his far right policies and to be “the prime minister of every Dutch person”. In a social media post on Thursday, Wilders responded to a post by X founder Elon Musk by saying the biggest problem facing humanity …

Dutch official says Geert Wilders and 3 other party leaders should discuss forming a new coalition
1 year, 3 months ago

Dutch official says Geert Wilders and 3 other party leaders should discuss forming a new coalition

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The far-right party led by Dutch election winner Geert Wilders should open negotiations with three other parties on forming a new government, the official appointed to investigate possible coalitions said Monday. Wilders’ Party for Freedom won 37 seats in the 150-seat lower house of the Dutch parliament in the Nov. 22 election, making it the biggest …

Dutch official says Geert Wilders and 3 other party leaders should discuss forming a new coalition
1 year, 3 months ago

Dutch official says Geert Wilders and 3 other party leaders should discuss forming a new coalition

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The far-right party led by …

Coalition talks move towards next stage, Plasterk "knows enough"
1 year, 3 months ago

Coalition talks move towards next stage, Plasterk "knows enough"

Dutch News  

New coalition scout Ronald Plasterk has told reporters he now “knows enough” about the position of the four parties which may go on to form a right-wing coalition and will now spend the next few days writing his report. That report will focus on “how the informative round” – the next stage in the formation process – might look and …

Omtzigt puts policy before partnerships in coalition talks
1 year, 4 months 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 …

Coalition talks start, VVD again says no to cabinet membership
1 year, 4 months ago

Coalition talks start, VVD again says no to cabinet membership

Dutch News  

The VVD wants to help put together a centre-right cabinet made up of the far-right PVV and new parties NSC and BBB, but as a silent partner, not a full member, leader Dilan Yesilgöz said on Wednesday. Speaking after exchanging views with Ronald Plasterk, who has been charged with sounding out parties about the cabinet options, Yesilgöz said: “We are …

"Traditional" minority coalition government not possible says formation leader, as Cabinet talks drag on
3 years, 6 months ago

"Traditional" minority coalition government not possible says formation leader, as Cabinet talks drag on

NL Times  

Cabinet formation informateur Johan Remkes said he does not see any possibility to form a "traditional minority coalition" after holding talks with the VVD, D66 and CDA. In referencing a "traditional" minority coalition, Remkes was considering the composition of a coalition that has to seek support for proposals in the Tweede Kamer every time, without pre-determining support. A new Cabinet …

No breakthrough in cabinet formation talks; "Definitive conclusions" Wednesday
3 years, 6 months ago

No breakthrough in cabinet formation talks; "Definitive conclusions" Wednesday

NL Times  

After hours of consultation, the VVD, D66 and CDA did not reach an agreement on how to proceed with the formation of a new government coalition, informateur Johan Remkes reported on Monday evening. The three political leaders also kept it short, saying it is "not expedient" for the formation process to expand on what was discussed privately. D66 leader Sigrid …

Coalition talks to resume on Monday, with Kaag, Rutte and Hamer meeting
3 years, 7 months ago

Coalition talks to resume on Monday, with Kaag, Rutte and Hamer meeting

Dutch News  

Talks on forming a new coalition government in the Netherlands will resume on Monday, when chief negotiator Mariëtte Hamer holds talks with Mark Rutte, prime minister and leader of the VVD, and Sigrid Kaag, foreign minister and D66 chief. The two party leaders have been working on a joint document over the summer which is supposed to outline a possible …

Coalition talks to resume on Monday, with Kaag, Rutte and Hamer meeting
3 years, 7 months ago

Coalition talks to resume on Monday, with Kaag, Rutte and Hamer meeting

Dutch News  

Talks on forming a new coalition government in the Netherlands will resume on Monday, when chief negotiator Mariëtte Hamer holds talks with Mark Rutte, prime minister and leader of the VVD, and Sigrid Kaag, foreign minister and D66 chief. The two party leaders have been working on a joint document over the summer which is supposed to outline a possible …

Coalition talks reach stalemate; parties urged to do hard thinking this weekend
3 years, 9 months ago

Coalition talks reach stalemate; parties urged to do hard thinking this weekend

Dutch News  

The cabinet formation process has reached an impasse and the six parties left in the talks should meet this weekend to discuss how they think the stalemate can be solved, negotiator Mariëtte Hamer said on Friday afternoon. Hamer spoke to reporters after holding talks with all six parties – the four current coalition members plus GroenLinks and the PvdA – …

Coalition talks reach stalemate; parties urged to do hard thinking this weekend
3 years, 9 months ago

Coalition talks reach stalemate; parties urged to do hard thinking this weekend

Dutch News  

The cabinet formation process has reached an impasse and the six parties left in the talks should meet this weekend to discuss how they think the stalemate can be solved, negotiator Mariëtte Hamer said on Friday afternoon. Hamer spoke to reporters after holding talks with all six parties – the four current coalition members plus GroenLinks and the PvdA – …

Seven parties discuss economic strategy as coalition talks continue
3 years, 10 months ago

Seven parties discuss economic strategy as coalition talks continue

Dutch News  

Seven political parties took part in round table talks with Mariëtte Hamer, who is leading the talks to put together a new coalition government on Wednesday morning. The leaders of the four parties who make up the outgoing coalition – VVD, D66, CDA and ChristenUnie – were joined by the leaders of the Labour party, left-wing greens GroenLinks and the …

Seven parties discuss economic strategy as coalition talks continue
3 years, 10 months ago

Seven parties discuss economic strategy as coalition talks continue

Dutch News  

Seven political parties took part in round table talks with Mariëtte Hamer, who is leading the talks to put together a new coalition government on Wednesday morning. The leaders of the four parties who make up the outgoing coalition – VVD, D66, CDA and ChristenUnie – were joined by the leaders of the Labour party, left-wing greens GroenLinks and the …

Cabinet formation leader: "Discomfort" in politics, but crisis demands action
3 years, 11 months ago

Cabinet formation leader: "Discomfort" in politics, but crisis demands action

NL Times  

The informateur appointed to take a fresh assessment and consult on a way forward with the Cabinet formation process in the Netherlands said that he was perturbed by the state of politics in the country. Mark Rutte's third Cabinet stepped down earlier this year after a report criticized its handling of the years-long childcare benefits scandal that showed tax authorities …

Dutch coalition talks continue as MPs prepare to return to The Hague
7 years, 7 months ago

Dutch coalition talks continue as MPs prepare to return to The Hague

Dutch News  

Talks on forming a new coalition government in the Netherlands are set to continue this week, 5.5 months after the March 15 general election, but according to the Volkskrant, only three days of negotiations are scheduled. Parliament officially opens for business again on September 6, after a seven week recess, and the parties are holding end-of-summer meetings with MPs, senators …

Dutch coalition talks continue as MPs prepare to return to The Hague
7 years, 7 months ago

Dutch coalition talks continue as MPs prepare to return to The Hague

Dutch News  

Talks on forming a new coalition government in the Netherlands are set to continue this week, 5.5 months after the March 15 general election, but according to the Volkskrant, only three days of negotiations are scheduled. Parliament officially opens for business again on September 6, after a seven week recess, and the parties are holding end-of-summer meetings with MPs, senators …

Dutch govt formation talks move to Hilversum
7 years, 7 months ago

Dutch govt formation talks move to Hilversum

NL Times  

The negotiations on forming a new Dutch government will happen outside The Hague on Thursday and Friday. Prime Minister and VVD leader Mark Rutte said it was "common" for parties in the formation and the reigning government to have contact with each other about the budget, according to NOS. The current VVD and PvdA government started preparing next year's budget …

Dutch cabinet talks restart, tricky issues to be tackled next week
7 years, 9 months ago

Dutch cabinet talks restart, tricky issues to be tackled next week

Dutch News  

The four parties involved in talks on forming a new coalition government will start by tackling ‘immaterial issues’ to get them out of the way, says new chief negotiator Gerrit Zalm. ‘And you only want to include issues in the coalition agreement which fit in the new cabinet’s profile.’ There are wide differences between the Liberal democratic party D66 and …

Dutch cabinet talks restart, tricky issues to be tackled next week
7 years, 9 months ago

Dutch cabinet talks restart, tricky issues to be tackled next week

Dutch News  

The four parties involved in talks on forming a new coalition government will start by tackling ‘immaterial issues’ to get them out of the way, says new chief negotiator Gerrit Zalm. ‘And you only want to include issues in the coalition agreement which fit in the new cabinet’s profile.’ There are wide differences between the Liberal democratic party D66 and …

Party leaders tight-lipped as Dutch coalition talks restart
7 years, 9 months ago

Party leaders tight-lipped as Dutch coalition talks restart

Dutch News  

Talks on forming a new Dutch coalition government restarted on Tuesday but there was no apparent breakthrough and the parties have again been given a time-out to assess their positions. The leaders of the two liberal parties VVD and D66 plus the Christian Democrats met chief negotiator Herman Tjeenk Willink but declined to comment on the subject matter. NOS correspondent …

Party leaders tight-lipped as Dutch coalition talks restart
7 years, 9 months ago

Party leaders tight-lipped as Dutch coalition talks restart

Dutch News  

Talks on forming a new Dutch coalition government restarted on Tuesday but there was no apparent breakthrough and the parties have again been given a time-out to assess their positions. The leaders of the two liberal parties VVD and D66 plus the Christian Democrats met chief negotiator Herman Tjeenk Willink but declined to comment on the subject matter. NOS correspondent …

New Dutch cabinet talks start: chief negotiator says he won't speculate
7 years, 10 months ago

New Dutch cabinet talks start: chief negotiator says he won't speculate

Dutch News  

Negotiations on forming a new Dutch government got off to a fresh start on Wednesday, with a new chief negotiator who says he wants ‘a clean slate’ to begin with. ‘I want to hear how the party leaders themselves view the situation,’ Tjeenk Willink said. ‘My job as negotiator is not to speculate.’ He also said he would ask party …

New Dutch cabinet talks start: chief negotiator says he won't speculate
7 years, 10 months ago

New Dutch cabinet talks start: chief negotiator says he won't speculate

Dutch News  

Negotiations on forming a new Dutch government got off to a fresh start on Wednesday, with a new chief negotiator who says he wants ‘a clean slate’ to begin with. ‘I want to hear how the party leaders themselves view the situation,’ Tjeenk Willink said. ‘My job as negotiator is not to speculate.’ He also said he would ask party …

Dutch PM wants a coalition deal with Green Party; Greens stand firm on refugees
7 years, 10 months ago

Dutch PM wants a coalition deal with Green Party; Greens stand firm on refugees

NL Times  

VVD leader and current prime minister Mark Rutte is open to restarting government formation talks with the 'engine' of VVD, CDA, D66 and GroenLinks, but only if green leader Jesse Klaver is willing to come to the table without setting any conditions in advance. Rutte still PVV leader Geert Wilders told Schippers that he is still willing to talk. VVD …

Dutch coalition talks reach deadlock as SP, D66 stand firm
7 years, 10 months ago

Dutch coalition talks reach deadlock as SP, D66 stand firm

Dutch News  

Talks on forming a new Dutch coalition government appeared to have reached a deadlock after both D66 and the Socialists refused to budge on possible partners. The D66 Liberal democrats, considered so far a key part of the coalition alongside the right-wing VVD and the Christian Democrats, say there is no point in involving the ChristenUnie as a potential fourth …

Dutch coalition talks reach deadlock as SP, D66 stand firm
7 years, 10 months ago

Dutch coalition talks reach deadlock as SP, D66 stand firm

Dutch News  

Talks on forming a new Dutch coalition government appeared to have reached a deadlock after both D66 and the Socialists refused to budge on possible partners. The D66 Liberal democrats, considered so far a key part of the coalition alongside the right-wing VVD and the Christian Democrats, say there is no point in involving the ChristenUnie as a potential fourth …

Dutch cabinet formation talks collapse on renewable energy, refugee policies
7 years, 10 months ago

Dutch cabinet formation talks collapse on renewable energy, refugee policies

NL Times  

After 61 days of negotiations, talks to form a new Dutch ruling cabinet fell apart on Monday, according to a press release from Edith Schippers. The parties working on a deal included the conservative VVD, right-of-center Christian party CDA, centrist D66 and leftist green party GroenLinks. The Tweede Kamer will help determine how things move forward, which could lead to …

Four-party coalition negotiations to continue after Easter break
7 years, 11 months ago

Four-party coalition negotiations to continue after Easter break

Dutch News  

Four-party talks on forming a new government for the Netherlands have begun tackling issues such as healthcare, defence, aid, foreign policy, climate change and security, chief negotiator Edith Schippers told reporters on Wednesday evening. The VVD and D66 liberal parties, the Christian Democrats and the left-wing greens Groenlinks have been talking about forming a new coalition since the election on …

Four-party coalition negotiations to continue after Easter break
7 years, 11 months ago

Four-party coalition negotiations to continue after Easter break

Dutch News  

Four-party talks on forming a new government for the Netherlands have begun tackling issues such as healthcare, defence, aid, foreign policy, climate change and security, chief negotiator Edith Schippers told reporters on Wednesday evening. The VVD and D66 liberal parties, the Christian Democrats and the left-wing greens Groenlinks have been talking about forming a new coalition since the election on …

VVD, CDA, D66 and GroenLinks agree to talk further on new cabinet
8 years ago

VVD, CDA, D66 and GroenLinks agree to talk further on new cabinet

Dutch News  

Four parties from across the political spectrum have decided to hold further talks on forming a new government in the Netherlands. The ruling right-wing Liberal VVD, the Liberal democratic party D66, the Christian Democrats and left-wing greens GroenLinks will talk next week about the options, the party leaders said on Thursday. The four party leaders held joint exploratory talks with …

VVD, CDA, D66 and GroenLinks agree to talk further on new cabinet
8 years ago

VVD, CDA, D66 and GroenLinks agree to talk further on new cabinet

Dutch News  

Four parties from across the political spectrum have decided to hold further talks on forming a new government in the Netherlands. The ruling right-wing Liberal VVD, the Liberal democratic party D66, the Christian Democrats and left-wing greens GroenLinks will talk next week about the options, the party leaders said on Thursday. The four party leaders held joint exploratory talks with …

Coalition talks: VVD and CDA again rule out working with Wilders
8 years ago

Coalition talks: VVD and CDA again rule out working with Wilders

Dutch News  

The VVD and CDA have again ruled out working together with Geert Wilders’ anti-Islam PVV in forming a new government. ‘He has had his chance,’ CDA leader Sybrand Buma told news website Nu.nl. Wilders has known this for four years.’ Halbe Zijlstra, who leads the VVD in parliament, also said that talking to Wilders would be a waste of time. …

Coalition talks: VVD and CDA again rule out working with Wilders
8 years ago

Coalition talks: VVD and CDA again rule out working with Wilders

Dutch News  

The VVD and CDA have again ruled out working together with Geert Wilders’ anti-Islam PVV in forming a new government. ‘He has had his chance,’ CDA leader Sybrand Buma told news website Nu.nl. Wilders has known this for four years.’ Halbe Zijlstra, who leads the VVD in parliament, also said that talking to Wilders would be a waste of time. …

Greens say ruling with conservative party would be “difficult”; Gov’t coalition building begins in Netherlands
8 years ago

Greens say ruling with conservative party would be “difficult”; Gov’t coalition building begins in Netherlands

NL Times  

After a night of celebrations or condolences following the parliamentary election on Wednesday, the Dutch political party leaders are gathering in parliament to discuss the election results and start the massive task of creating a new government. GroenLinks party leader Jesse Klaver thinks it will be "difficult" to for his party to form a coalition party with the VVD, the …

VVD leader almost rules out a coalition with the PVV
8 years, 6 months ago

VVD leader almost rules out a coalition with the PVV

Dutch News  

The parliamentary leader of the ruling VVD Liberals said during Wednesday’s debate on the budget he could not imagine his party again forming an alliance with the anti-Islam PVV. ‘When the going gets tough, they are off,’ Halbe Zijlstra said, referring to the way Geert Wilders pulled his support for the minority coalition in 2012, forcing a general election. However, …

Coalition ready to start tax talks with opposition parties
9 years, 9 months ago

Coalition ready to start tax talks with opposition parties

Dutch News  

The ruling coalition is ready to invite opposition parties to share their views on its tax reform plans, Dutch media report on Monday afternoon. Last week, junior finance minister Eric Wiebes said the two parties had reached agreement about the main changes to be made and that talks with other parties would start before the summer. The coalition needs to …

Coalition ready to start tax talks with opposition parties
9 years, 9 months ago

Coalition ready to start tax talks with opposition parties

Dutch News  

The ruling coalition is ready to invite opposition parties to share their views on its tax reform plans, Dutch media report on Monday afternoon. Last week, junior finance minister Eric Wiebes said the two parties had reached agreement about the main changes to be made and that talks with other parties would start before the summer. The coalition needs to …

Government crisis: optimism, but no solution (yet)
10 years, 3 months ago

Government crisis: optimism, but no solution (yet)

NL Times  

Despite three Labour Senators saying they are still not prepared to vote in favour of a new legislative action that would limit the rights of medical patients, the prospect of a solution is apparently in sight. The crisis began Tuesday night when the three senators voted against health care legislation supported by the coalition government. Prime Minister Mark Rutte cancelled …

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