Political party leaders are calling for new elections to be held as soon as possible following the weekend’s government collapse.

As head of state, queen Beatrix is currently consulting party leaders from across the politicial spectrum as well as her own advisors about what should happen now that the Labour party has pulled out of the cabinet.
Most likely is that CDA leader Jan Peter Balkenende stays on as head of a minority cabinet with the orthodox Christians ChristenUnie and Labour’s cabinet positions are divided up.
According to the NRC, no one is suggesting that efforts be made to heal the breach between Labour and the other parties to allow the current coalition to continue.
A minority government means a number of controversial issues will be put on ice. These are likely to include the planned increase in the pension age and the kilometer tax on motoring.
Junior defence minister Jack de Vries said on Monday night that a decision on whether to buy the new JSF fighter jets to replace the country’s ageing F16s will also be delayed.
Most commentators say the end of May is the most likely date for the general election.

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