The provincial elections have so far led to a disappointment for the VVD. Mark Rutte’s party suffers losses in almost all provinces. Even in the province of Noord-Brabant, where the VVD organizes the results evening, the liberals have to acknowledge their superiority to the newcomer BBB. Much to the Prime Minister’s disappointment.
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“I preferred profit,” Rutte told BNR reporter Martijn de Rijk. “We’re going back half a percent, from 13.2 to 12.8 percent.” For the Senate, it would mean that the VVD will drop from 12 to 10 seats.
Problem for the coalition?
Rutte thinks it’s too early to conclude that these exit polls will cause problems for the coalition. He points out that “the Senate has already worked with such numbers” and that “it’s not getting any easier.” “More calls will have to be made,” Rutte told Den Bosch.
The prime minister is also not at all concerned about the rise of the BBB, which has surprisingly dethroned the VVD. ‘We will all see. When the dust settles and talks begin, my party will be willing to contribute.’
Cooperation
While he stresses that he plays no role in forming provincial governments, Rutte assumes the BBB will shoulder its responsibilities. “With this win I assume the BBB is willing to do something about it,” she concludes. “Otherwise you will not participate in the elections.”
Source: BNR
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