A debate about the current politic crisis is being held in the lower house of the Dutch parliament.

Prime Minister Mark Rutte will be questioned about the fall of his government over the weekend. The minority government was unable to reach agreement on additional spending cuts necessary to bring the budget deficit down to the European Union’s limit of 3 percent.

The government fell when Freedom Party (PVV) leader Geert Wilders rejected the proposed deal. The PVV was not officially a part of the government but the minority coalition needed the party’s support in parliament.

On Monday, Prime Minister Rutte submitted his cabinet’s resignation to Queen Beatrix. Behind the scenes in parliament, there is discussion about when elections should be held.

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