The process of forming a new Dutch government faces upheaval as Gom van Strien, a key ally of far-right leader Geert Wilders, resigns from his role in coalition-building over fraud allegations. Appointed as a “scout” to explore potential coalitions, van Strien’s abrupt exit disrupts the initial stages of government formation. Denying wrongdoing, he cited the disturbance caused by the fraud allegations as hindering his work. Geert Wilders, whose Party for Freedom won the recent election, confronts challenges in assembling a coalition, compounded by the rejection of mainstream center-right VVD party. The resignation underscores the political challenges Wilders may encounter amid his party’s lack of experience.