Dutch PM Rutte to Leave Politics After Resignation

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said he would retire from politics after his resignation, media reported on Monday.

Last week, Rutte announced his resignation after the government coalition failed to agree on measures to curb the influx of asylum seekers after a long series of consultations.

Later, the Dutch Broadcasting Corporation (NOS) reported that Rutte had submitted a petition to the King for his cabinet's resignation.

The Dutch Electoral Council announced that new parliamentary elections in the country may be held in mid-November.

Media reported that Rutte will not run for a fifth term in November and will leave politics altogether after his resignation.