Senator Edith Schippers is not available as a candidate to lead the VVD. You confirmed it a spokesman of the fraction in the liberal senate after a message from the NOS. Schippers is popular in the party and is seen by some VVD members as the ideal successor to Mark Rutte.
When she returned to Binnenhof as party leader of the Senate in June, it was also thought that this might be the prelude to becoming party leader. But Schippers has always said she was “absolutely” not her ambition. She has not ruled out a blow to the party leadership before.
Yesilgoz or Hermans
Prime Minister Mark Rutte unexpectedly announced on Monday morning that he will not continue as leader of the VVD. He will not head the list and when a new cabinet is on the platform, he will leave national politics. In addition to Schippers’ name, that of Justice Minister Dilan Yesilgöz, among others, is also circulating. Group president Sophie Hermans says she will make a decision this week.
Source: BNR
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