The Dutch Labour Party (PvdA) and GreenLeft (GL) will officially cease to exist on Saturday, replaced by a new political entity called Progressive Netherlands. The merger, finalized in Den Bosch, follows decades of separate existence for both parties – 80 years for PvdA and 35 for GL. However, the formation of the new party has not resolved questions surrounding its future direction and leadership. Concerns are already surfacing within the newly formed Progressive Netherlands regarding a potential shift too far to the left, specifically a “greening” of the party platform. This internal debate casts a shadow over the launch of Progressive Netherlands and its ability to present a unified front. The future success of the party hinges on navigating these ideological tensions and establishing clear leadership.