Frans Timmermans resigns from key EU Commission job in bid to become next Dutch PM
Frans Timmermans resigns from key EU Commission job in bid to become next Dutch PM
Frans Timmermans, the man tasked with spearheading the EU's ambitious climate policies, has resigned from the Commission to return to Dutch politics in the hope of becoming the country's next prime minister. #EuropeNews
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A lot’s going to change in the Netherlands, many well known politicians are leaving their jobs at the same time.
If he becomes the new Premier that would be such a big change from so long with Rutte
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I'd love to see the PvdA and Groen Links government but based on the behaviour of Dutch voters in the last effective elections I think a right wing coalition is much more likely to win
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In that sense I've always preferred Rutte in the VVD. He had many flaws but at least he always made sure the PVV never entered the coalition