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by Vinnl 941 days ago
I don't yet see VVD governing with PVV either. They'll enter into talks, but let it crash and burn over something - a government with the PVV will probably be too volatile. And I doubt the PVV will go for another stint without their own ministers.

The other alternative seems palatable for all participants, and when it's the only remaining option, suddenly a lot is possible - especially for the parties who've already dropped out of a previous negotiation. But yes, Labour/Green/D66 will be suffering afterwards.
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arp242 941 days ago
Yes, I think everyone is a bit wary of Wilders, but it's also hard to deny PVV is the largest party – you can't "just" ignore then either. VVD is probably at least willing to be convinced it can work.

On immigration VVD is closer to the PVV that they'd like to admit, but PVV is also pretty left-wing on a lot of other issues – that's probably going to be a harder problem. The reason Rutte 1 failed was the budget, not immigration.

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Vinnl 941 days ago
> you can't "just" ignore then either.

Yes, that's why I mentioned they will probably enter into talks - but it's not unimaginable that those will fail.

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