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Jesse Klaver rejects the prospect of early elections despite strong polling
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PRO leader Jesse Klaver said he would be willing to become prime minister if his party became the largest in an election, but that he did not want elections to be held soon. He said another election and coalition formation would delay the formation of a government and would not be good for the Netherlands. PRO is currently in opposition, while polls put the party at about 30 seats in the House of Representatives.
Klaver also described the reported 25% public confidence in politics as worrying and said politicians were responsible for restoring trust. He said misinformation, including AI-generated articles and videos, made that difficult. In opposition, he said, PRO was seeking to contribute constructively; he cited preventing planned cuts to benefits for people who become unemployed or ill as an example.