The time has come!
Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 5:58 pm
Once more the Netherlands has a liberal prime-minister, this has not occurred since 1918. Cabinet Rutte-I takes office after 127 days of forming a new government. Jan Peter Balkenende of the Christian Democratic Party (CDA) has turned over control to Mark Rutte of the Liberal Party (VVD).
During the formation days, several government options were explored. Emotions ran on high, because the Christian democrats did not want to work together with the Freedom Party (PVV) of Geert Wilders. The Liberal Party and Christian Democratic Party eventually agreed with support from the Freedom Party in order to receive their majority of 76 seats in the House of Commons. Afterwards the new ministers and state secretaries went to the Palace, where they took their oaths of allegiance and were subsequently appointed at her Majesty's pleasure.
An official picture with H.M. the Queen, presenting the newly appointed Ministers of the Crown.
A glorious day for my party and liberalism!
During the formation days, several government options were explored. Emotions ran on high, because the Christian democrats did not want to work together with the Freedom Party (PVV) of Geert Wilders. The Liberal Party and Christian Democratic Party eventually agreed with support from the Freedom Party in order to receive their majority of 76 seats in the House of Commons. Afterwards the new ministers and state secretaries went to the Palace, where they took their oaths of allegiance and were subsequently appointed at her Majesty's pleasure.
An official picture with H.M. the Queen, presenting the newly appointed Ministers of the Crown.
A glorious day for my party and liberalism!