Finally, a centre-right government in the Netherlands

After 111 days of grueling mix and match, tug of war and hair pulling scenes, finally a new regime has been formed (eindelijk!): for the first time in decades, The Netherlands have a RIGHT-WING government that will be led by The Bachelor* Prime Minister (yes, he is single ladies and supposedly not gay) together with the struggling Christians** with support from all the rage Beethoven*** camp.

The Netherlands have always been pro socialized in almost everything, something along the one for all, all for one approach which honestly I find a bit peculiar. I have always believed in working hard to make our dreams a reality or even to be able to live comfortably. Of course we all need to have safety nets (social benefits), have proper controls regarding free enterprise (bank crisis for example), loving mother nature (but not losing the vision to other pressing matters like building more roads) and so on and so forth, equilibrium right.

I also want to point out—which is a common misconception by many people who are not familiar with the Dutch political scene and Dutch mentality. A right-wing government in the Netherlands is comparable to a left-wing government in the USA. I am using the USA here as an example because many people are familiar with American politics. So, just imagine what a left party is in this country.

Here’s some recent news for those interested:

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Dutch right wing parties reach agreement on coalition
Dutch coalition agreement is presented to the public
Islamic veil ban in Dutch coalition deal (Looks like Sarkozy is getting some support)

*Mark Rutte, leader of VVD (Liberal Party) aka The Bachelor
**CDA/Christian Democrat Party (they struggled to get votes and were acting like sissy girls)
***Geert Wilders, leader of PVV (Freedom Anti-Islam Party) aka Beethoven
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