Dutch far-right Geert Wilders' hopes of becoming prime minister sink after coalition talks collapse
LONDON — Far-right Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders' hopes of becoming prime minister of the Netherlands are dwindling after coalition talks fell into disarray Tuesday. Pieter Omtzigt, founder and leader of the upstart center-right New Social Contract (NSC), walked away from negotiations, vexing Wilders' efforts to assemble a working alliance for his Party for Freedom (PVV) following its shock victory in the Netherlands' November general election. Wilders took to social media Tuesday evening to berate Omtzigt's withdrawal, calling the decision "incredibly disappointing." "The Netherlands wants this cabinet and now Pieter Omtzigt is throwing in the towel while we were still