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Dutch leader of party in fragile ruling coalition quits politics, citing burnout

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Dutch centre-right leader Pieter Omtzigt announced Friday evening he is quitting both the fragile four-party ruling coalition and national politics. Citing his mental health, the 51-year-old said in a social media video that he is unable to recover from burnout in the current political climate. “It was a huge honor and privilege to be a member of parliament for more than 21 years,” Omtzigt said in the surprise move. “But the toll has been quite high. That is why I am choosing to put my family first for the first time and to choose my own health.”

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An important politician from the Netherlands and his burnout

Pieter Omtzigt is one of the most influential in the country and has spoken about it to explain why he is leaving politics

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Dutch leader of party in fragile ruling coalition quits politics, citing burnout

Dutch centre-right leader Pieter Omtzigt has announced that he is quitting both the fragile four-party ruling coalition and national politics.

3 days ago·United States

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Departing Omtzigt was a pitbull and a file eater, at the expense of his health

Pieter Omtzigt was a member of the House of Representatives for more than 21 years, long for the CDA and then for NSC. He became well-known by exposing the benefits affair.

3 days ago·Netherlands

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Algemeen Dagblad

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NSC leader Omtzigt leaves national politics: I deeply regret that I cannot complete a full four years as a Member of Parliament

Pieter Omtzigt is leaving national politics. He is unable to recover from his burnout 'in the current hustle and bustle of The Hague', the NSC leader and founder announced in a video message on X.

3 days ago·Amersfoort, Netherlands

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3 days ago·Amsterdam, Netherlands

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