The Netherlands is currently in the midst of coalition negotiations following the Nov. 22 elections, with anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders expressing that he lacks the support of his prospective coalition partners to become the next Dutch prime minister. Wilders stated that in order to become premier, he would need the backing of all parties in the coalition, which was not the case.
Recent reports indicated that a breakthrough in the coalition talks involved the leaders of all four parties agreeing to remain in parliament, hinting at the possibility of a technical Cabinet comprised of experts. While Wilders may not lead the government, his Party for Freedom is expected to play a significant role in the administration.
