Christian fighter against forced prostitution leaves Dutch politics

13-01-2023

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Christian fighter against forced prostitution leaves Dutch politics

The leader of the Dutch coalition party ChristianUnion, Gert-Jan Segers, leaves the stage. Coming Tuesday, the parliamentary party will decide about the new party leader.

Former Member of Parliament Gert Schutte in the Lower House, December 1982.

Dutch Christian politician Gert Schutte dies (82)

The Dutch Christian politician Gert Schutte died Tuesday after a short illness. The 82-year-old was a striking personality of Christian politics during his generation.

The Dutch MP Thierry Baudet was famous for his non-religious support for the Judeo-Christian culture. This week, he said in an interview that Christianity "lacks masculinity". Photo ANP, Bart Maat

Dutch MP Baudet distances from Christianity

The Dutch right-wing political leader Thierry Baudet has surprised many supporters by saying that Christianity is “for losers” and “lacks masculinity”. In the last couple of years, Mr Baudet attracted many voters because of his cultural Christianity.

The party leaders of the new Dutch coalition present their plan. From left to right: Mr Segers, Mrs Kaag, Mr Rutte and Mr Hoekstra. Photo ANP, Bart Maat

New Dutch coalition leaves hot potatoes to Parliament

Nine months. That is how long it took to bring this new child to the world: a program of 50 pages from a coalition of four parties. The coalition is a multicoloured team from two liberal and two Christian parties. The real sensitive points have been left to the Second Chamber.

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