Geert Wilders Steps Aside in Dutch Coalition Talks, Aiming for Future Premiership

Despite his party's victory, Wilders lacks the coalition support needed to become prime minister, but remains a key figure in forming the new government.

Geert Wilders, leader of the far-right Party for Freedom, announced he does not have enough support from prospective coalition partners to become the Dutch prime minister.
Wilders' decision to step aside paves the way for a 'technical Cabinet' of experts, while his party continues to influence the government's direction.
After winning the most votes in the November election, Wilders aims to eventually become prime minister, citing growing public support.
Negotiations among Dutch political parties have led to a potential shift towards a government model similar to Italy's 'technical' administrations.
Wilders has moderated some of his more extreme positions, such as withdrawing draft legislation to ban mosques, Islamic schools, and the Quran.