Cabinet members of the Schoof I information shared deeply frustrating feelings at the PVV's decision to walk away from ruling coalition. The sudden and unexpected withdrawal, which included the recall of all PVV Ministers, was strongly condemned by other members of the Cabinet, who condemned the departure as harmful and pointless. The abrupt move has raised concerns about the government's stability and the timing of such a major international event, with significant European and international events on the horizon, including a NATO summit.
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Ministers Sound Frustrated and Alarmed
"The Netherlands is more important and it deserves better", added Housing Minister Mona Keijzer of the BBB party, adding that Wilders was "betraying" the country by putting himself first. The VVD's David van Weel, the minister of justice and security, joined in the frustrated lament, saying he felt "angry, disappointed, but also sad." He said the withdrawal appeared as though it were a setup to escape responsibility and said it was coming at a bad time, with a NATO summit looming.
Home Affairs Minister Judith Uitermark of the NSC called it "embarrassing," blaming Wilders for chaos and working on his image rather than the country. NSC member Social Affairs Minister Eddy van Hijum said Wilders' withdrawal amounted to political retreat and he was "very disappointed." "I was actually angry, surprised and really upset that this is something that could take place during the worldwide crisis, the national crisis,the domestic crisis," VVD's Climate and Green Growth Minister Sophie Hermans said.
PVV Defends Wilders' Decision
Although other Cabinet ministers expressed frustration, PVV ministers supported the decision to depart. Reinette Klever, Minister for Foreign Trade said the coalition was "not moving fast enough," arguing Wilders was right to leave. Infrastructure Minister Barry Madlener also back the decision, saying there was no point.
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