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Netherlands Coalition Talks: D66, CDA, VVD Explore Options

12/8/2025

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D66, CDA, and VVD are negotiating to form a government in the Netherlands, with options for a minority or majority coalition.
Negotiator Sybrand van Haersma Buma said the talks might seek support on a case-by-case basis.
The PVV, led by Geert Wilders, is excluded from talks after its role in collapsing the previous coalition.
The Greens-Labour party GL-PvdA could provide a majority if included.

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D66, CDA, and VVD are negotiating to form a government in the Netherlands, with options for a minority or majority coalition.
Negotiator Sybrand van Haersma Buma said the talks might seek support on a case-by-case basis.
The PVV, led by Geert Wilders, is excluded from talks after its role in collapsing the previous coalition.
The Greens-Labour party GL-PvdA could provide a majority if included.