AMSTERDAM, June 3 (Bernama-dpa) -- Dutch opposition politicians have called for new elections after the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) withdrew from the coalition government in a dispute over migration policy, triggering its collapse, reported German news agency dpa.
"The Netherlands deserves a government that unites the people and works shoulder to shoulder on real solutions," said Frans Timmermans, leader of the largest opposition group in parliament. "It's time for elections, we are ready for them."
Timmermans said the collapsed government, led by populist firebrand Geert Wilders' PVV, has led the country to a standstill, while war is being waged in Europe and people are worried about their future.
He described the failed four-party ruling alliance as powerless, disunited and ridden by conflict.
"That's what happens when you give power to extremes," Timmermans concluded.
The leader of the Socialist Party, Jimmy Dijk, also called for new elections - "preferably as soon as possible."
--BERNAMA-dpa
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