Geert Wilders' party, the leader of the Dutch far-right, suffered a significant loss after seven deputies left the formation due to authoritarian leadership.

Geert Wilders, the leader of the Party for Freedom (PVV), has suffered a significant political blow after several MPs left the party, protesting against his authoritarian leadership. This is the most severe internal rupture in the party's history, which is left with 19 seats and has lost its status as the largest opposition force in the Netherlands. Tensions culminated in a letter in which the MPs criticized Wilders' leadership style and called for an internal vote to bring more democracy to the party.

PVV is an atypical case in Dutch politics, having only one official member, Geert Wilders, who exerts strict control over the party. Although the departure was described as regrettable by a PVV MEP, the political impact of the event was minimized, emphasizing that the party will continue to progress.