The latest political developments in the Netherlands highlight significant shifts following recent polls and party resignations. The New Social Contract (NSC) party, part of the caretaker government, saw all its ministers resign after Foreign Minister Casper Veldkamp stepped down over disagreements on handling Israel-related policies. This mass resignation, reported on August 22, 2025, reduced NSC’s projected seats from 20 to 0 in the most recent polls, reflecting a sharp decline in voter support. The caretaker government, already weakened by the June 2025 collapse triggered by Geert Wilders’ Party for Freedom (PVV) withdrawing, now operates with limited capacity until the October 29, 2025, general election. The PVV, VVD, and BBB parties remain in the coalition, but tensions persist, with the VVD losing 8 seats in polls, dropping to a lower standing, while the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) solidified its top-three position. The Socialist Party (SP) and the GL/PvdA alliance released election manifestos on August 17 and 18, 2025, respectively, aiming to capitalize on the instability, with GL/PvdA targeting the prime minister position for the first time since 1998. Voter turnout projections suggest a 46.2% participation rate, up 4.3% from previous elections. The political landscape remains fragmented, with coalition talks expected to extend beyond the election due to the need for a 76-seat majority in the 150-seat parliament. This reflects ongoing efforts to address national priorities amid shifting alliances.
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