The Netherlands to hold election on October 29 after government collapse
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Above: PVV (Party for Freedom) leader Geert Wilders attends a Dutch House of Representatives discussion in The Hague on June 4, 2025. Image copyright: Pierre Crom/Stringer/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
Wilders recklessly destroyed a functioning right-wing government over manufactured immigration disputes, abandoning his responsibilities during international crises including the war in Ukraine and the upcoming NATO summit. His ego-driven decision betrayed voters who wanted stable governance, not political chaos.
Narrative B
Wilders had every right to pull out when his coalition partners refused to implement the strict immigration policies voters clearly supported in 2023. The Netherlands needs decisive action on migration, not endless delays and political games from establishment parties who ignore the will of the people.