Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's coalition government collapses

Amsterdam: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's coalition government collapsed yesterday, after failing to reach a deal on restricting immigration. Local media has reported that, after just a year and a half in office, the government collapsed due to the differences among four coalition parties over the asylum policies. 

The four



parties were unable to find agreement in crisis talks chaired by Prime Minister Mark Rutte. Rutte, the Netherlands' longest-serving leader, presided over crisis talks amongst the four coalition partners but failed to reach a deal. Local media reported that new elections would likely be held in November.