In the Netherlands, right-wing populist Wilders’ coalition talks have failed. It is unclear how the formation of a government will proceed. A minority government is conceivable.
Right-wing populist Geert Wilders’ coalition talks with three other right-wing parties have failed. The center-right NSC (New Social Contract) party decided in The Hague that it would not continue the talks. This was announced by party leader Pieter Omtzigt. However, the party does not rule out tolerating a right-wing minority government and helping it gain a majority in parliament.
It is unclear how the formation of a government will proceed. The three remaining right-wing parties do not have a majority in parliament. Wilders reacted soberly on Platform
The reason is said to be the tense budget situation
NSC boss Omtzigt cited the strained financial budget situation as the reason for the failure. The government’s finances made it impossible to commit to promises that he felt the coalition could not keep.
In the Netherlands, Wilders’ first attempt to form the new government in The Hague had already failed at the end of November. Gom van Strien, who was commissioned by Wilders to conduct the investigations, unexpectedly resigned from his position following corruption allegations. Wilders depends on partners to be able to form a government majority.