Dutch Risk Fresh Election After Wilders Hits Coalition Block

  • Coalitions talks stumble as key rival rules out cabinet seats
  • Some parties are preparing for a fresh snap election: sources
Geert Wilders

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The Netherlands could face a snap vote this year if potential suitors keep brushing off Geert Wilders.

The election winner’s efforts to form a government and become prime minister hit a new snag late Tuesday when one of his most likely coalition partners ruled out taking seats in his cabinet.