Wilders Struggles to Form Government Despite Election Win

Far-right leader's controversial platform raises concerns among potential coalition partners

Geert Wilders, leader of the far-right Party for Freedom, won the most seats in the Netherlands' lower house of parliament in the Nov. 22 election, but has not yet formed a government.
Wilders is still in negotiations with other parties to form a coalition government, a process that could be lengthy due to ideological differences.
Wilders has expressed his desire to be prime minister and has promised to respect the country's constitution, despite his controversial anti-Islam platform.
Potential coalition partners have expressed concerns about Wilders' proposals, which include banning mosques, Islamic schools, and the Quran.
Ronald Plasterk, an official appointed by the Dutch parliament, has suggested that Wilders should open negotiations with three other parties on forming a new government.