Cabinet formation talks entering a critical phase, parties must make decisions
by NL Times
NL Times— The four parties that have been trying to form a new coalition government for the past 24 weeks will continue talks again on Monday at 10 a.m. For the first time in nearly two weeks, the leaders of the PVV, VVD, NSC and BBB will sit with Richard van Zwol and Elbert Dijkgraaf, the moderators leading talks. This week will be "crucial," the two moderators previously indicated.
DutchNews.nl—Parties positive on right-wing cabinet as talks enter final day. The four parties involved in talks on forming a new, right-wing government in the Netherlands enter the final day of negotiations on Wednesday positive that they will be able to finalise a deal before the midnight deadline. Geert Wilders, leader of the far-right PVV, left Tuesday’s talks at around 1 am saying that while “we still have work to do”, “I do not see things going wrong anymore.” VVD leader Dilan Yesilgöz, who has been silent in recent days, told
NL Times—Cabinet formation talks to continue Saturday; Lengthy negotiations went late on Friday. Negotiations about the formation of a new Cabinet will continue on Saturday. After another long day of negotiations, the party leaders from the PVV, VVD, NSC and BBB parted ways on Friday at around 9:15 p.m. The two moderators leading the talks must complete their report for Parliament by Wednesday.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com—Former Hearts star makes Wigan future decision after talks with club and ex-Hibs boss. Stephen Humphrys has confirmed he has left Wigan Athletic as the former Hearts star seeks a new club. The forward scored 11 times with four assists in League One down south this season, after spending last campaign at Tynecastle on loan from the Latics. He was well-liked by the Jambos support during his time in Gorgie which included 5 goals and 2 assists from 25 matches, including a strike from his own half against Dundee United. His next campaign won’t be in blue and white, however. Amid cuts...