As coalition formation grows ever more tortuous, the Netherlands must confront whether proportional representation itself is the problem. The Netherlands has entered a new phase of political fragmentation. Forming the Rutte IV cabinet in 2022 required 299 days — the longest government formation in Dutch history. The 2023 election then delivered Geert Wilders’ electoral breakthrough, af... [6088 chars]
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