Former party leaders GL and PvdA want the merged party to join the government: ‘Wondering whether Yesilgöz wants to lift the blockade’

Election defeat or not, GroenLinks-PvdA may play a role in the cabinet formation. Much depends on Frans Timmermans’ successor, who will be chosen by the faction on Monday. Should the party ‘resource’ or go all out for the cabinet? Former party leaders Job Cohen (PvdA) and Bram van Ojik (GroenLinks) are unanimous in their advice: fully commit to governing.

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