France, June 3 -- Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has confirmed the collapse of the Dutch government following the withdrawal of Geert Wilders' far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) from the coalition.

The decision comes after the other coalition parties declined to adopt PVV's asylum proposals, which were deemed largely unfeasible. The remaining coalition partners will continue in a caretaker capacity until a new government is formed.

At a press conference following a government emergency, Prime Minister Schoof announced that there will be "no restart" of the coalition. "We have concluded that there is insufficient support in the parliament," Schoof said. He will now present the resignation of all PVV ministers to the King.

The departure...