VVD Faces Criticism in Election Debate
The VVD and its party leader, Dilan Yeşilgöz, were heavily criticized in an election debate on RTL Nieuws by the D66, CDA, and GroenLinks-PvdA parties.
The other parties accused the VVD of being increasingly far-right, out of touch with the current zeitgeist, particularly with their housing policy, and having anti-social healthcare plans.
D66 leader Rob Jetten stated that the VVD's plans are becoming "increasingly extreme".
- Jetten expressed disappointment that Yeşilgöz did not "learn her lessons" after the failed collaboration with the PVV.
- The VVD's stance on development cooperation was seen as "even more extreme than before".
- Criticisms included making further cuts to development cooperation, inaction on climate goals, and a €1.5 billion cut from education and innovation, which Jetten believed would harm the investment climate for entrepreneurs.
Author's summary: VVD faces heavy criticism for far-right stance.