The Hague, July 8: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has announced his resignation because of a dispute in his ruling coalition about how to rein in migration. The decision by the Netherlands' longest-serving premier means the country will face a general election later this year for the 150-seat lower house of Parliament. Dutch to Return Stolen Artifacts to Indonesia and Sri Lanka.

"It is no secret that the coalition partners have very different views on migration policy," Rutte told reporters in The Hague on Friday. Dutch Govt Bans Use of Mobile Phones, Tablets, and Smartwatches in Classrooms From 2024.

Dutch PM Mark Rutte Resigns:

"And today, unfortunately, we have to draw the conclusion that those differences are irreconcilable. That is why I will immediately ... offer the resignation of the entire Cabinet to the king in writing."

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