Dutch government collapses over benefits scandal - media

Thousands of parents were wrongly accused by Dutch authorities of fraudulently claiming child allowance, with many of them forced to pay back large amounts of money and ending up in financial ruin.

The fact that some parents were targeted for investigation by tax officials because they had dual nationality also underscored long-standing criticisms of systemic racism in the Netherlands.

Mr Rutte - one of Europe's longest-serving leaders, having been in power since 2010 - said the cabinet would stay on in a caretaker role to oversee the response to Covid-19 until elections in mid-March.

Did I mention I don't like the guy ... by chance I met him once in the neighbourhood... managed to kid him around ... he was too perplexed to react 🤣

Basically he is a Tory Conservative and would fit well in the London financial district ... pro business - Shell/Unilever - lower taxes and tough on immigrants... competing with Geert Wilders for the rightwing voters.

The Rutte doctrine: catchphrase that expresses the annoyance of the House

Rutte wants to act as a British PM or French President ... wielding power.

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