Dutch Municipalities Still Without Coalitions After Election

Sixteen Dutch municipalities have not formed a new council of mayor and aldermen after the March municipal elections. The formation process is taking longer than ever before, with a total duration exceeding 150 days due to the upcoming summer recess. This delay is attributed to new procedures like ‘duidingsdebat’ and the appointment of explorers and mediators, as well as a more complex political landscape with increased party fragmentation and a shift towards right-wing parties.

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