haarlemsdagbladApr 10, 2026, 05:01

D66 drops PRO as potential coalition partner in Bloemendaal for now: ‘If the VVD doesn’t want it, it becomes very difficult’

D66 has decided to exclude the PRO party from potential coalition talks in Bloemendaal, following a scout's recommendation to form a government with the VVD and CDA. While D66 described the exclusion as a missed opportunity, the party leadership noted that the VVD's refusal to work with PRO made a broader coalition unfeasible.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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