Geert Wilders’ hopes of becoming Dutch PM dim after centrist party quits talks
5 months in The guardian
NSC’s Pieter Omtzigt said to be shocked by public finances as he abandons talks to form coalition under far-right leaderGeert Wilders’ chances of forming a majority government in the Netherlands have been dealt a heavy blow after one of the far-right leader’s three potential partners abruptly withdrew from coalition talks citing concerns over public finances.Wilders, whose Freedom party (PVV) shocked Europe by finishing first in elections last November, said on X he was “unbelievably disappointed” by the decision of New Social Contract (NSC) to declare it was “finished” with the current round of talks. Continue reading...