**Dutch Government Falls Apart Amid Migration Dispute**

The governing coalition in the Netherlands has disintegrated following a migration policy dispute, marking the end of a turbulent 11-month tenure for the country's first far-right government. Geert Wilders, leader of the right-wing Party for Freedom, announced the withdrawal, attributing it to coalition partners stalling plans for what he termed the Netherlands' "strictest migration policy ever."

The collapse was confirmed by Prime Minister Dick Schoof, who intends to present his resignation to King Willem-Alexander. Schoof stated he would remain as the head of a caretaker administration without Wilders's party until new elections and the formation of a subsequent government. "I think it's unnecessary and irresponsible," Schoof remarked regarding Wilders's decision.

While the timing of the new elections is uncertain, they are unlikely to occur before October, casting the country into a period of political instability for the remainder of the year. Recent polls indicate that support for Wilders's party has been waning.

Wilders announced his party’s exit on X, citing coalition partners' refusal to endorse a new list of migration control measures. "No signature for our migration plans," he stated.

This political turmoil arises as the Netherlands prepares for a significant NATO summit on June 24 and 25. Wilders's party, which supports controversial policies such as banning the Quran, closing Islamic schools, and halting asylum acceptance, initially gained the most seats in the November 2023 elections, shocking the Dutch political landscape.

After over six months of negotiation, Wilders managed to forge a government with three other right-wing factions: the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy, the Farmer Citizen Movement, and the New Social Contract. This coalition, holding 88 out of 150 seats in the House of Representatives, represented a solid majority but was strained from the start. Notably, none of the coalition leaders were named as prime minister, with the role instead given to Schoof, a civil servant with no prior elective office or party affiliation.