Multiple choice

In 2010, the ruling party of which European country announced its resignation and fresh elections following its inability to reach an agreement with its coalition partners over the stay of its troops in Afghanistan beyond August 2010?

  1. France

  2. Denmark

  3. Belgium

  4. Germany

  5. Netherlands

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E Correct answer
Explanation

The Netherlands coalition government collapsed in February 2010 after failing to reach agreement on extending Dutch troop deployment in Afghanistan beyond August 2010. Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende's cabinet resigned, triggering early elections. Other European countries like France, Denmark, Belgium, and Germany did not experience this specific political crisis in 2010.