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Dutch government collapses after far-right leader Wilders quits coalition

The Dutch government collapsed after Geert Wilders, the leader of the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), withdrew his party from the coalition, citing irreconcilable differences over migration policy. Wilders, known for his anti-Islam stance, had been a key figure in the four-party coalition led by Prime Minister Mark Rutte. The collapse came after intense negotiations failed to resolve the deadlock on asylum and migration policies, with Wilders demanding stricter measures that were not supported by the other coalition partners. This marks the second time in two years that the Dutch government has fallen due to internal disagreements, prompting the need for new elections in the coming months.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/dutch-government-collapses-after-far-right-leader-wilders-quits-coalition/ar-AA1G1dQb ]