It would have been close if the Rutte IV cabinet fell today. To keep the CDA on board – which is diametrically opposed to coalition partner D66 in terms of nitrogen policy – the cabinet has now decided to reach a compromise. This brings back the NOS.
For example, the cabinet would like to wait with further processing of the nitrogen dossier while the BoerBurgerBeweging (BBB, big winner of the provincial council elections, ed) is still negotiating in the provinces.
Earlier today, political journalist Leendert Beekman already spoke of a ‘crisis’. Especially as the cabinet did not come forward after the Council of Ministers and all journalists were removed from the Ministry of General Affairs. Rutte also did not hold a press conference afterwards, which normally happens.
Third time
It’s the third emergency cabinet consultation this week, which will most likely focus on how to deal with the BBB’s big election gain. Yesterday it also became clear that the European Commission does not tolerate “any delay” when it comes to the Dutch approach to the nitrogen problem. This was stated in a letter from the European Commission by European Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius to Minister Christianne van der Wal.
Prime Minister Rutte will explain the result later tonight. In addition, there will be a letter to the House of Representatives, which will be debated next Tuesday.
Source: BNR
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