Dutch government collapses as 'far-right' leader exits coalition
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The Dutch government has collapsed after Geert Wilders withdrew his far-right party from the coalition due to a disagreement over migration policies. Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced his resignation and planned to resign the cabinet to King Willem-Alexander.

Wilders demanded additional asylum measures, which Schoof criticized as "irresponsible and unnecessary." Wilders intends to run for prime minister in upcoming elections. The coalition, formed less than a year ago, faced accusations of mismanagement, with claims that many of Wilders' demands were already part of the agreement. Despite the upheaval, the immediate economic impact is expected to be minimal.

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