Geert Wilders' Election Win Sends Shockwaves Through Europe
Dilan Yeşilgöz, leader of the Dutch center-right People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), has ruled out joining a potential coalition led by Geert Wilders' far-right Party for Freedom (PVV). However, she stated that her party could support such a government from the sidelines. This decision opens the possibility of an alliance between the PVV and Pieter Omtzigt's center-right New Social Contract (NSC). The move puts pressure on NSC and the farmers' party BBB to decide whether they are open to working with Wilders. The PVV emerged as the election's big winner, while the VVD suffered losses. Coalition negotiations are expected to be lengthy, as parties are cautious about aligning with the far-right PVV.