Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has declared his intention to quit following the withdrawal of the far-right Freedom Party (PVV) from the coalition, and he will present the government’s resignation to King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands.

“It has become evident that there is insufficient backing within Parliament,” Schoof remarked at a press conference after an urgent cabinet meeting prompted by the PVV’s exit from the government.

The Prime Minister highlighted the accountability of the PVV and its leader Geert Wilders for the government’s collapse, stating, “If there is no will in a party, you cannot continue together.”

Schoof described Wilders’ decision as “unnecessary and irresponsible.”

One cannot help but feel a sense of responsibility when faced with a situation such as this. “In recent days, I have maintained close communication with the leaders of all four coalition parties, and I have made it abundantly clear that, from my standpoint, this situation need not persist,” Prime Minister Schoof remarked to the assembled reporters.

Anticipated elections are set to take place in November.

Schoof declared that re-establishing the government was not feasible, indicating that new elections are likely to take place in November.

In addressing the nation’s pressing concerns, including the housing crisis, economic challenges, security dilemmas, and immigration matters, the Prime Minister remarked, “We will take all necessary actions to make the required decisions, and for this, we will pursue the essential majority within the parameters set by Parliament.”

The provisional administration will remain in place until a new government is established

Schoof, who declared that ministers from the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), New Social Contract Party (NSC), and Farmer Citizens’ Movement Party (BBB) will maintain their roles until a new government is established, remarked: “It is crucial that the ministers persist in their responsibilities diligently during this time of geopolitical tensions, security uncertainties, import tariff negotiations, and national matters.”

Although the Freedom Party (PVV) has stepped away from the government, it is anticipated that it will not engage in the interim administration. Instead, it is expected that the remaining coalition parties will temporarily fill the ministerial positions left vacant by the PVV.

The government shall persist in its operations for the time being, albeit in the absence of the PVV.