Dutch journalist Bert Brussen provides an overview to Riks Europe of the political landscape in the Netherlands, focusing on the coalition government formed by four distinct parties.
The coalition government in the Netherlands comprises four parties:
PVV (Party for Freedom): Led by Geert Wilders, known for his anti-Islam and anti-immigrant stance.
VVD (People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy): Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s party, currently led by Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius.
NSC (New Social Contract): Founded by former Christian Democrat MP Pieter Omtzigt, focusing on campaigning against injustice. It won 20 seats, out of nothing
BBB (Boer-Burger Beweging or Farmer-Citizen Movement): A right-wing agrarian party skeptical about environmental protection measures, led by Caroline van der Plas, which won seven seats.