Key Takeaways
- The Dutch government has resigned due to the withdrawal of the Party for Freedom (PVV) from the coalition.
- Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof will remain in office as caretaker prime minister to address ongoing challenges.
- The government has been in power for less than a year, since July 2, 2024.
The Hague: Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced the resignation of his government on Tuesday, saying that he will formally submit his resignation to the King.
The decision came after the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) announced its withdrawal from the ruling coalition.
Speaking at a press conference in The Hague, Schoof said he would formally submit his resignation to King Willem-Alexander later in the day.
He said that he would remain in office as caretaker prime minister and continue working to address the major challenges currently facing the Netherlands.
Schoof also criticized the PVV’s withdrawal, calling it “irresponsible and entirely unnecessary.”
The Dutch government led by Schoof took office on July 2, 2024. It has been in power for less than a year.
