The VVD will not enter the government, but support for tolerance is possible: Wilders’ reaction is disappointing

“The big winners are the Freedom Party and the National Security Council,” Yesilgoz said before the start of the meeting with Chamber President Vera Bergkamp at 10:30 a.m. “After thirteen years, a different role suits us. The voter also said: VVD, skip the round. But we will make the formation of a center-right government possible. We will support constructive proposals, and this is a form of tolerance.”

Yesilgoz points out that the party lost ten parliamentary seats in the elections. “That’s almost a third, and a signal from the voter. But we won’t turn our backs on all the people who voted for us.”

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Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders finds it “very disappointing” that the Freedom Party does not want to participate in the new Dutch government. “I don’t think this is what an LFP voter wants,” Wilders said. According to the leader of the Freedom Party, the party’s supporters are “waiting for a center-right government.”

“It doesn’t make it any easier,” says Wilders. number. “Formation may now take months. Ms. Yeselgoz has not made things easier for her constituents.”

Wilders sees Chilgoz as a “bright spot” that indicates her desire for tolerance in a constructive manner. “But of course there must also be an opportunity for this,” continues the Freedom Party leader.

National Security Council leader Peter Umtsigt describes the VVD’s refusal to participate in the government as “private.” He also finds it remarkable that this was announced to the press before the faction leaders started talking to each other. “However, this complicates the configuration process,” Umtsigt says when asked.

As a first step in forming the government, PVV senator Jom van Strien was appointed as scout earlier on Friday. His task will be to clarify whether the party’s plan is “real” or just nonsense. The choice of a senator is remarkable: the House of Representatives recently passed a motion that the Boy Scouts should keep their distance from everyday politics.

Geert Wilders’ party achieved a convincing victory in the elections that took place on Wednesday. Based on the preliminary results, he can count on 37 seats, more than double.