In a surprising announcement, Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders has acknowledged that he will not be the country's prime minister despite his party's stunning election victory in November. Wilders attributed this decision to the lack of support he received across the political spectrum, stating that he could only assume the role if all parties in the coalition backed him, which was not the case. Instead, he emphasized that the love for his country and voters outweighed his personal position.

Wilders took to social media platform X to express his aspirations for a "right-wing cabinet," advocating for stricter asylum and immigration policies with a focus on prioritizing Dutch citizens. However, the ongoing coalition talks have presented challenges and speculation of a potential breakthrough resulting in a technocratic government.

Kim Putters, the individual responsible for overseeing the negotiations, informed the public that the bickering parties were ready to take the "next step" following productive discussions that took place over two days at a country estate. While party leaders have maintained a tight-lipped approach during the process, a report from public broadcaster NOS revealed that an "extra-parliamentary" or technocratic cabinet is the most likely outcome expected to be presented on Thursday.

The composition and structure of a technocratic cabinet remain uncertain. It is predicted that four party leaders may serve as Members of Parliament, and the cabinet members could potentially be selected from both ordinary party members or individuals with no previous political affiliations.

Geert Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV) made headlines across the Netherlands and Europe after securing a significant victory in the November elections, putting Wilders in a prominent position to lead coalition negotiations. However, due to the fractured nature of Dutch politics, where no single party is strong enough to govern independently, the PVV entered talks with the centre-right Liberal VVD party, the BBB farmers' party, and the New Social Contract (NSC), a new party led by anti-corruption champion Pieter Omtzigt.

The initial optimism surrounding the coalition talks was marred by ideological differences and conflicts, notably evidenced by the NSC's criticisms of the PVV's far-right manifesto, which included proposals such as banning mosques, the Koran, and Islamic headscarves. In February, Omtzigt abruptly withdrew from the negotiations, citing insurmountable differences between his party and the PVV. The development led to chaos in the process, causing the appointment of a new "informer," Kim Putters, to facilitate progress.

The resumption of talks under Putters' guidance has seemingly helped overcome the stalemate, with discussions reportedly leaning towards the formation of a technocratic government. However, the clock is ticking for the Netherlands to appoint a new prime minister, as the current acting Prime Minister, Mark Rutte, is widely expected to assume the position of NATO Secretary General. Meanwhile, support for the PVV has continued to grow since the election, with surveys indicating growing frustration among voters at the slow pace of coalition negotiations.

Wilders expressed confidence in his future prospects as a prime minister, assuring his followers that his vision and the voices of millions of Dutch citizens will be heard, either tomorrow or the day after. Despite not attaining the position now, he remains committed to serving the interests of the country and its electorate.