This decision was prompted by conflicts over the country’s asylum plans and the government, led by Prime Minister Dick Schoof, failing to endorse the proposed initiatives.
“No signature for our asylum plans. No modifications to the Main Outline Agreement. PVV exits the coalition,” Wilders expressed on X (formerly Twitter).
Geen handtekening voor onze asielplannen.
Geen aanpassing Hoofdlijnenakkoord.PVV verlaat de coalitie.
— Geert Wilders (@geertwilderspvv) June 3, 2025
Wilders made the announcement following a brief meeting with the leaders of the four-party Dutch coalition, stating to reporters that he was making this move to prevent a decline in the Netherlands, according to The Associated Press.
“I signed up for the strictest asylum policy, not for the downfall of the Netherlands,” Wilders remarked.
His party emerged victorious in the last election, pledging to curb migration, particularly from illegal migrants from Muslim nations.
Considered an anti-Muslim populist, Wilders demanded immediate backing for his proposal to completely halt asylum migration, as reported by Reuters. He called for the return of Syrian refugees to their home country.
What lies ahead for the Netherlands?
New elections are anticipated to take place in a few months in the Netherlands, according to Reuters. However, Wilders’ decision is expected to inject political uncertainty into the Eurozone’s fifth-largest economy.
The Hague is also set to host the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit on June 24-25. Wilders’ decision may influence the discussions regarding increased defense spending during the meeting.
According to Reuters, his action will leave the country under a caretaker government while it receives the NATO leaders.
Wilders has reportedly seen a decline in support since joining the government, with recent polls indicating his party, Partij voor de Vrijheid (PVV) or The Party for Freedom in English, is nearly on par with the Labour/Green coalition, currently the second-largest in the Dutch parliament, as reported by Reuters.
Political leaders shocked and angry
Dilan Yesilgöz, leader of the right-wing People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy, said that before the meeting, Schoof urged leaders to act responsibly, according to AP.
“The prime minister, who appealed to us this morning, indicated that we are facing significant international challenges, we have a war on our continent, and an economic crisis may be approaching,” Yesilgöz shared with reporters in parliament.
“I’m shocked,” Yesilgöz declared, labeling Wilders’ decision as “super-irresponsible.”
Caroline van der Plas, leader of the pro-agriculture populist Farmers Citizens Movement, expressed her annoyance at Wilders’ decision.
“He is not prioritizing the Netherlands; he is prioritizing Geert Wilders,” she stated to Dutch broadcaster NOS, as per AP.
