"Mark Rutte's Departure: A Political Era Ends, Rattling Dutch Politics and Beyond"
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, the Netherlands' longest-serving premier, announced that he will leave politics after an early general election triggered by a dispute over migration that led to his government's resignation. Rutte, known as "Teflon Mark" due to scandals not sticking to him, made the personal decision during a parliamentary debate. No date has been set for the election, but Rutte is expected to remain as caretaker prime minister for months. His departure marks the end of an era in Dutch politics, and his successor as leader of the VVD is yet to be determined.