Dutch Coalition Government Collapses Over Migration Row
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Dutch Coalition Government Collapses Over Migration Row
The Dutch coalition government has collapsed after just over a year and a half in office, following a row over migration policies. Prime Minister Mark Rutte's government was formed in October 2021, after a general election in which his center-right VVD party won the most seats. However, the coalition was always fragile, as it was made up of four different parties with different views on migration. The final straw came on Friday, when the Christian Democrats (CDA) withdrew from the government in protest at a proposed law that would have made it easier to deport asylum seekers. The CDA argued that the law was too harsh and would violate human rights. Rutte has said that he will now try to form a new government, but it is unclear whether he will be able to do so. If he is unsuccessful, the Netherlands could be headed for a new general election. The collapse of the Dutch government is a major setback for Rutte, who has been in office since 2010. It is also a sign of the growing political …
