The Dutch prime minister says he will leave politics after the next election

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has announced he will retire from politics after the upcoming election, concluding over 13 years in power.

Breaking news: At a parliamentary debate, Mark Rutte, the leader of the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), shared his decision to step down after the election.
* Rutte has been Prime Minister for 13 years and is sometimes referred to as ‘Teflon Mark’ due to the lack of impact of scandals on his political career.
* After the forming of a new Cabinet post-elections, Rutte confirmed his exit from politics.

Coalition collapse: Rutte’s four-party ruling coalition resigned last Friday due to disagreement on immigration measures.
* Rutte described the departure of coalition parties as a result of “irreconcilable differences.”

Pending Transition: The question of who would take Rutte’s place as leader of the VVD remains unsolved.
* The parliamentary faction of VVD is currently headed by Sophie Hermans, Rutte’s former political assistant.
* No date for the general election has been provided yet, but it is anticipated to be held in October or November.

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