Dutch government collapses as Wilders' far-right party leaves coaliiton
Wilders, who is not himself part of government, presented the cabinet with an ultimatum last week to strengthen its asylum policy.
'No signature for our asylum plans,' he posted on X on Tuesday. 'PVV is leaving the coalition.'
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