Coalition Scout Resigns Amid Geert Wilders' Fraud Scandal
Dutch Senator Gom van Strien has resigned from his role as a coalition scout for far-right leader Geert Wilders after accusations of fraud resurfaced in Dutch media. Van Strien denied the accusations, but decided to step down due to the unrest surrounding the allegations. He was supposed to begin talks with potential coalition partners, but a report triggered a backlash over Wilders' choice.