# Timmermans is chosen to lead a joint PvdA-GroenLinks list

Date: 2023

In July 2023 Dutch Labour and Greens picked [Timmermans](/people/env-frans-timmermans) as lead candidate. Party selection is not state office.

## People

- Frans Timmermans: https://factrail.ai/people/frans-timmermans

## Drivers

- Political Polarization: https://factrail.ai/drivers/political-polarization

## Sources

- https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/dutch-labour-greens-pick-timmermans-2023-07-02/
- https://groenlinkspvda.nl/

## Methodology

https://factrail.ai/methodology

Canonical: https://factrail.ai/facts/nl-timmermans-pvda-leader