1 of 2 | The Netherlands Friday scheduled a snap election for October 29 following the collapse of the government caused by the far-right Party for Freedom leaving the governing coalition.
Prime Minister Dick Schoof told lawmakers he will manage critical policies focused on security in a caretaker role until the election. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo
June 6 (UPI) -- The Netherlands Friday scheduled a snap election for Oct. 29 following the collapse of the government caused by the far-right Party for Freedom leaving the governing coalition.
Outgoing Minister of Foreign Affairs Judith Uitermark announced the election date in a post on X.
"In the coming period, I will work with the municipalities and other stakeholders to prepare so that this important day in our democracy goes smoothly!" Uitermark said.
