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03.06.2025

03.06.2025 โ€” Day Wilders Collapsed His Own Government

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 03.06.2025.

It displays 102 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

03.06.2025 โ‡ข Day Wilders Collapsed His Own Government
โŒจWilders fulfilled his ultimatum from previous days by withdrawing the PVV from the coalition at 7:20 AM, bringing down the government after failed crisis talks over asylum policy. The collapse occurred when coalition partners refused to sign his enhanced immigration package without detailed proposals.

By afternoon, Prime Minister Schoof formally submitted the resignation of PVV ministers to the king, while VVD, NSC and BBB committed to continuing as a caretaker government. Media outlets provided detailed reconstructions of the final moments, revealing Health Minister Agema asking Schoof "Do you want me gone?" and Wilders exploding in his office.

The political establishment largely celebrated the end of what Amsterdam politicians termed a "disaster cabinet." Unusually, new elections appear distant, with the remaining parties exploring minority governance options. King Willem-Alexander departed for Czech Republic despite calling it "strange to leave Netherlands now" during the crisis.
03.06.2025

01:10โ‡ขCoalition Hangs by Thread Over Wilders Ultimatum

โŒจThe newspapers report on the Dutch coalition government teetering on collapse as Wilders maintains his ultimatum over asylum policy after failed crisis talks. Eight sources describe Monday evening's one-hour meeting between PVV, VVD, NSC and BBB leaders in Wilders' office, with no agreement reached on his enhanced immigration package (Het Financieele Dagblad, Metro Nieuws, NRC, RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf, Trouw, de Volkskrant, Reformatorisch Dagblad). Wilders demands written commitments from coalition partners for his asylum plans, warning "it doesn't look good" while other parties insist he first provide detailed proposals. Tuesday's continuation talks will determine the government's survival. Separately, UWV faces new administrative failures with the Sickness Benefits Act, adding to previous welfare system scandals (AD.nl). Amsterdam prepares elderly residents for extreme summer heat with cooling measures as temperatures threaten to reach dangerous levels indoors (Het Parool).
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06:36
Metro

Inflatie in mei gezakt, maar boodschappen werden alsnog duurder

06:36
07:00
Metro

UWV opnieuw in de fout: tienduizenden mensen kregen mogelijk te veel geld

07:00
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07:26โ‡ขWilders Brings Down Dutch Government

โŒจThe newspapers report on the Dutch government's collapse as PVV leader Wilders withdrew from the coalition over asylum policy disagreements. Eight sources confirm the cabinet has fallen after crisis talks between PVV, VVD, NSC and BBB leaders failed to reach agreement on Wilders' demands for stricter asylum measures (AD.nl, Het Financieele Dagblad, Het Parool, Reformatorisch Dagblad, RTL Nieuws, Trouw, de Volkskrant, NRC). The final breakdown occurred when coalition partners refused to sign Wilders' enhanced immigration package without detailed proposals, prompting his exit from government. Separately, UWV faces another administrative scandal with tens of thousands potentially receiving excessive payments, adding to the welfare system's ongoing problems (Metro Nieuws).
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Het Financieele Dagblad
Het coalitieoverleg over zijn asieleisen heeft niet langer dan een kwartier geduurd.ย Daarmee is voor de tweede keer in twee jaar tijd een kabinet gevallen over het asielbeleid in Nederland.
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Metro

Kabinet Schoof I valt vanwege asielmaatregelen-eis Geert Wilders

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08:13
โ€žGeen handtekening voor onze asielplannen. Geen aanpassing Hoofdlijnenakkoord. PVV verlaat de coalitieโ€, zegt Wilders. VVD-leider Dilan Yesilgรถz en BBB-voorvrouw Van der Plas noemen zijn besluit โ€žonverantwoordโ€. Volg hier de laatste ontwikkelingen.
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08:21
Politiek Den Haag reageert op de val van het kabinet.ย โ€˜Opnieuw plaatst Wilders zijn eigen belang boven het belang van ons land,โ€™ stelt VVD-leider Dilan Yesilgรถz.
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08:23โ‡ขWilders Collapses Dutch Government

โŒจThe newspapers report on the Dutch government's complete collapse as Geert Wilders withdrew the PVV from the coalition over asylum policy demands. Nine sources confirm the cabinet has fallen after Wilders refused to sign coalition agreements without guarantees for his enhanced immigration package (Het Financieele Dagblad, Metro Nieuws, NRC, Het Parool, Reformatorisch Dagblad, Trouw, de Volkskrant, AD.nl, RTL Nieuws). VVD leader Dilan Yesilgรถz criticized Wilders for "placing his own interests above the country's interests," while Prime Minister Schoof remained silent following the unexpected rapid collapse. Political analysts suggest Wilders deliberately triggered the crisis to refocus attention on asylum and migration issues (Trouw). The breakdown represents the culmination of days of failed crisis talks where coalition partners demanded detailed proposals before endorsing Wilders' stricter asylum measures.
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10:06
Metro

Geert Wilders haalt PVV uit kabinet, grote crisis tot gevolg

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10:07โ‡ขSchoof Rises from Cabinet Wreckage

โŒจThe newspapers report on the political aftermath following Wilders' withdrawal of the PVV from the coalition government. Dick Schoof emerges as a potential candidate for a second cabinet formation, with outlets noting he was previously ignored but may now get another chance (AD.nl). GroenLinks-PvdA leader Timmermans has rejected supporting a minority cabinet and demands new elections, stating no stable government can be formed (NRC, de Volkskrant). Ministers are gathering for crisis consultations to address the fallen cabinet (RTL Nieuws). Political reactions continue pouring in, with VVD's Yesilgรถz maintaining her criticism that Wilders prioritizes personal interests over national concerns (Het Financieele Dagblad). Various organizations express relief at Wilders' departure, calling it "good news for Nederland" (Trouw), while Amsterdam politicians celebrate the end of what they term a "disaster cabinet" (Het Parool).
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10:14
Metro

Wat gebeurt er na exit PVV uit kabinet? โ€˜Wilders moet aan achterban verkopen dat er misschien een links kabinet komtโ€™

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12:54
Metro

Rentevaste periodes lopen af: โ€˜Maandlasten met 100 euro omhoogโ€™

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13:26โ‡ขCabinet Crisis Consultations Begin

โŒจThe newspapers report on the Dutch government crisis deepening as ministers gather for emergency consultations at Catshuis following Wilders' coalition exit. PVV state secretary Coenradie, who initially wanted to remain, has now also stepped down (AD.nl). The cabinet meets to determine how to proceed after the PVV withdrawal, with three options under consideration: new elections, forming a minority Schoof II cabinet, or returning to coalition negotiations (Het Financieele Dagblad, NRC). VVD leader Yesilgรถz has joined PVV and GroenLinks-PvdA in demanding immediate elections (de Volkskrant). Separately, Dutch homeowners face rising mortgage costs as fixed-rate periods expire, with monthly payments increasing by 100 euros (Metro Nieuws).
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13:45
Metro

Dick Schoof bevestigt val van kabinet, gaat naar koning om ontslag kabinet aan te bieden

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16:27โ‡ขSchoof Makes Cabinet Fall Official

โŒจThe newspapers report on Prime Minister Schoof's visit to the king to formally submit the resignation of PVV ministers, making the cabinet's collapse official. Schoof confirmed PVV ministers are immediately departing while VVD, NSC and BBB will continue governing in a caretaker capacity (AD.nl, Het Financieele Dagblad, Metro Nieuws, NRC). The reporting indicates no new elections are expected "at least in the coming months," suggesting the remaining coalition partners will attempt to govern as a minority cabinet. Trouw analyzes how Wilders transformed from appearing statesmanlike to becoming a discontented coalition leader within a year. Amsterdam politicians celebrate the end of what they term a "disaster cabinet" (Het Parool). Separately, Ukraine claims to have attacked the strategically important Crimean Bridge (de Volkskrant).
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Dat de PVVโ€™ers na de val uit het kabinet moesten, had hun partijleider van tevoren niet bedacht. Vertrekkend minister Madlener is van plan om als eerst lang uit te slapen. โ€žDat heb ik net in de ministerraad bedacht.โ€
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19:30โ‡ขCabinet Experiment Collapses After Ten Months

โŒจThe newspapers report on the political aftermath as the experimental Schoof cabinet officially ends after less than a year. King Willem-Alexander departed for Czech Republic despite calling it "strange to leave Netherlands now" during the political crisis (AD.nl, Reformatorisch Dagblad). Media outlets provide detailed reconstructions of the cabinet's final day, revealing internal tensions as Health Minister Agema asked Premier Schoof "Do you want me gone?" while Wilders exploded in his office demanding coalition partners "always support Faber" (NRC, Het Parool). The fallen cabinet will continue in caretaker capacity with Schoof pledging to proceed "undaunted" despite elections being distant, while Parliament debates the collapse Wednesday morning (de Volkskrant, Reformatorisch Dagblad). Analysis focuses on the unusual coalition experiment featuring an unelected premier and three parties that had never governed before (Het Financieele Dagblad, Trouw).
19:36
Dat de PVVโ€™ers na de val uit het kabinet moesten, had hun partijleider van tevoren niet bedacht. Vertrekkend minister Madlener is van plan om als eerst lang uit te slapen. โ€žDat heb ik net in de ministerraad bedacht.โ€
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