Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to Leave Politics

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to Leave Politics

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The Dutch Prime Minister has announced his departure from politics amid a coalition collapse. This unexpected news comes as the coalition government, consisting of four parties, faced a vote of no confidence. The political environment in the Netherlands is now uncertain, with upcoming elections in November. The coalition's collapse was triggered by a migration dispute, where the Prime Minister's ultimatum on limiting family reunions for refugees led to irreconcilable differences among coalition partners. This marks the end of the Prime Minister's fourth coalition government since 2010.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant political event did the Prime Minister of the Netherlands announce?

He will form a new coalition.

He will run for re-election.

He will change his party affiliation.

He will leave politics.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which parties were part of the coalition government in the Netherlands?

VVD, Christian Democrats, Christian Union, D66

VVD, Liberal Democrats, Christian Union, D66

VVD, Labour Party, Green Party, D66

VVD, Socialist Party, Christian Union, D66

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is expected to happen in mid-November concerning the political situation in the Netherlands?

A new coalition will be formed.

The current government will be dissolved.

The Prime Minister will return to politics.

An election will take place.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue that led to the collapse of the coalition government?

Economic policy disagreements

Migration dispute over refugee family reunions

Healthcare reform disagreements

Education policy differences

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ultimatum did the Prime Minister give to his coalition partners?

To reduce military spending

To implement new environmental policies

To limit family reunions for refugees

To increase taxes on corporations