Dutch government collapse puts hydrogen plans at risk
The Dutch government has collapsed after the leader of the far-right Freedom Party (PVV) pulled out of the coalition. The upheaval raises the risk of delays to EU hydrogen rule implementation and could slow progress in the country’s hydrogen sector.
Geert Wilders quit the ruling coalition after a disagreement over asylum and immigration policies, leading to the resignation of Prime Minister Dick Schoof, who also offered the resignation of the cabinet to the Dutch King, Willem-Alexander.
The 11-month-old government coalition was formed by bringing together Wilders’ PVV, the conservative-liberal VVD, the pro-agriculture Farmers’ Citizen Movement (BBB), and the centrist New Social Contract (NSC).
The remaining ministers will continue in a caretaker capacity until new elections are held. These are expected in October.
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