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Rob Jetten, leader of the Dutch centrist party D66, is poised to become the country's youngest prime minister after a strong election showing, with potential coalition partners including left-leaning and centrist parties, while avoiding alliances with far-right PVV.
Andrej Babis' populist ANO party wins the Czech parliamentary election with nearly 35% of the vote, but falls short of a majority, leading to potential coalition negotiations with right-wing parties, particularly the Motorists for Themselves and the SPD, amid ongoing political uncertainties.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has resigned, prompting discussions to form a new government.
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged the African National Congress (ANC) faced a challenging election, losing its majority for the first time since apartheid ended. The ANC won 159 seats, down from 230, and must now form a coalition government. Ramaphosa called the results a victory for democracy and urged rival parties to find common ground. The Democratic Alliance (DA) is open to coalition talks but opposes key ANC policies. Former President Jacob Zuma's MK party, which came third, may also play a crucial role in coalition negotiations.
After winning the Dutch election, far-right leader Geert Wilders seeks coalition allies to form a government, but it remains uncertain if any parties will be willing to work with him due to his anti-Islam and Euroskeptic stance. Wilders' victory has raised concerns in the EU, as he aims to ban mosques and potentially lead the Netherlands out of the European Union.
Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders announced that he would not be prime minister despite his party's election win, citing a lack of support across the political spectrum. Coalition talks in the Netherlands have been marked by tensions and disagreements, with speculation of a breakthrough that could result in a technocratic government. Wilders expressed a desire for a right-wing cabinet with a focus on immigration policies, but the negotiations have faced challenges, including the withdrawal of a key party.
Far-right Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders' hopes of becoming prime minister of the Netherlands are in jeopardy after coalition talks collapsed, with Pieter Omtzigt, leader of the New Social Contract party, walking away from negotiations due to differing financial expectations. Wilders, who won a quarter of the vote in the November election, has been unable to form a working alliance for his Party for Freedom, potentially leaving him unable to form a majority government in the 150-seat lower legislative body. If Wilders fails to form a government, a new election could be called, or the runner-up Labour-Green alliance could be considered.
Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders's hopes of forming a majority government are in jeopardy as a key negotiating party, The New Social Contract (NSC), abruptly withdraws from coalition talks over a dispute about public finances. Without the NSC's 20 seats in the 150-seat parliament, Wilders has no chance of forming a majority cabinet. The NSC indicated it could offer constructive support for a minority cabinet, while Wilders hinted at the possibility of new elections if the talks fail.
Far-right Dutch election winner Geert Wilders has withdrawn his proposed legislation from 2018 that called for a ban on mosques and the Quran, a move seen as crucial in gaining the trust and support of potential coalition partners. The decision comes ahead of coalition talks and signals a softening of Wilders' party's strident anti-Islam stance, as he aims to co-opt more mainstream parties into a coalition government.
Far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders has withdrawn a 2018 proposal to ban mosques and the Quran, a move seen as a concession to potential coalition partners ahead of government formation talks. The decision to abandon the bill, which aimed to ban "Islamic expressions," is crucial in gaining the trust and support of mainstream parties. Wilders is set to resume coalition talks with other party leaders, including those who have expressed concerns about the compatibility of his policies with the Dutch Constitution.
Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová has halted the shipment of weapons to Ukraine, despite the technocratic interim government's consideration, as she adheres to the rule of law and respects the ongoing coalition talks to form a new government. This decision has caused tension with Ukraine, who sees it as a missed opportunity for Slovakia to provide military aid. A recent study shows that over half of Slovaks believe Ukraine is receiving too much help and that arms deliveries only prolong the war, possibly influenced by political rhetoric.
Greece's president has appointed a caretaker prime minister to lead the country to a repeat election on June 25 after last weekend's inconclusive vote. The conservative New Democracy party of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis fell short of an outright majority, and the two parties that followed refused to form a coalition, pushing for a second vote. The winner of a second vote following an inconclusive first election can receive up to 50 bonus seats for every point it wins beyond 25%.
Greece's president has appointed a caretaker prime minister, Ioannis Sarmas, to lead the country to a repeat election on June 25 after last weekend's inconclusive vote. The conservative New Democracy party of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis fell short of an outright majority, and the two parties that followed also refused to form a coalition. The winner of a second vote following an inconclusive first election can receive up to 50 bonus seats for every point it wins beyond 25%.
Bulgaria faces tough coalition talks after its fifth inconclusive election in two years. The centre-right GERB party led by former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov won 26.5% of votes, while the pro-Western reformist bloc led by We Continue the Change (PP) had 24.6%. The prolonged political deadlock, caused mainly by personal animosity among leaders of the two main blocs, has already forced the country to delay its target date for adopting the euro, and it has yet to approve a budget bill for 2023.