Dutch party leaders blocks Wilders as PM: fear or strategy?

Published 14 mars, 2024 • 899 Views

Geert Wilders’ decision to not pursue the Prime Minister position stems from a lack of unanimous support among the coalition parties (PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB) for his premiership. This move is seen as a concession to facilitate the formation of a right-leaning cabinet, prioritising the coalition’s stability and governance over individual leadership ambitions. But we can conclude that he was pressured to give up that position.