Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders's attempt to form a majority government has been jeopardized as a key negotiating party, The New Social Contract (NSC), abruptly withdrew over a dispute about public finances. The NSC stated that it would remain "constructive" in talks but ruled out serving in a majority cabinet with Wilders. Without the NSC's 20 seats in the 150-seat parliament, Wilders has no chance of forming a majority cabinet. Wilders has clashed with NSC leader Pieter Omtzigt over elements of his manifesto, including anti-Islam measures and plans for a Dutch exit from the EU.

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