Geert Wilders, the leader of the Dutch PVV party, is set to appoint a new ‘scout’ who will be tasked with exploring potential coalitions for governing. This comes after PVV Senator Gom van Strien, who was initially chosen for the role, resigned on his first day following allegations of fraud from a former employer.
Despite denying the allegations, van Strien stepped down in order to prevent any potential risks to the ongoing coalition talks. However, Wilders has wasted no time and already has a replacement in mind for van Strien, whom he has reportedly spoken with.
Before the new scout can be formally announced, approval from other party chairmen is required. A meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 28th to discuss this matter further. These coalition talks are expected to be particularly difficult, as Wilders needs the support of both the leftist GroenLinks-PvdA and the center-right VVD parties in order to form a government.
The VVD party, led by outgoing prime minister Mark Rutte, has categorically ruled out serving in a Wilders-led Cabinet. However, they have not completely excluded the possibility of lending outside support. Interestingly, a recent flash poll revealed that 84% of VVD voters have no issue with entering into a Wilders Cabinet, with 65% even expressing support for Wilders becoming the next prime minister.
All eyes are now on Wilders as he navigates these challenging coalition talks. The stakes are high, and the outcome will have a significant impact on the country’s political landscape. As the new ‘scout’ is set to be announced, all parties involved await the upcoming meeting with anticipation. Be sure to stay tuned for further updates on Road Rug Cars.
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