Dutch official says Geert Wilders and 3 other party leaders should discuss forming a new coalition
1 year, 3 months ago

Dutch official says Geert Wilders and 3 other party leaders should discuss forming a new coalition

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The far-right party led by Dutch election winner Geert Wilders should open negotiations with three other parties on forming a new government, the official appointed to investigate possible coalitions said Monday. Wilders' Party for Freedom won 37 seats in the 150-seat lower house of the Dutch parliament in the Nov. 22 election, making it the biggest party and putting the veteran anti-Islam lawmaker in pole position to form the next ruling coalition. Plasterk said that Wilders should hold coalition talks with New Social Contract, a reformist party formed over the summer that won 20 seats, the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy, or VVD, which was led by outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte, and the Farmer Citizen Movement, or BBB. Plasterk's report acknowledged the issue and said that the first stage of the coalition talks should be to investigate if the leaders can agree “on a common baseline for guaranteeing the constitution, fundamental rights and the democratic rule of law.” The aim of the initial round of negotiations that should be completed by the end of January is to “establish if there is a basis for a next round about a form of political cooperation that would form the foundation of a stable Cabinet,” Plasterk said in his report.

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Ministers back "strictest ever" asylum plan despite criticism
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ministers back "strictest ever" asylum plan despite criticism

Dutch News  

The Dutch cabinet has agreed to press ahead with controversial legislation aimed at reducing the number of asylum seekers coming to the Netherlands, despite widespread criticism of the plans. The Council of State, which assesses all draft legislation, said earlier this year that asylum minister Marjolein Faber’s plans for the “strictest asylum regime ever” would trigger a wave of legal …

Major challenges ahead for right-wing Dutch government
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Major challenges ahead for right-wing Dutch government

Dutch News  

The right-wing Dutch cabinet – a combination of the far-right PVV, pro-countryside BBB, liberal VVD, and conservative NSC – made it to 2025, something which many commentators had doubted would happen. Here’s a summary: “Spreading” law The legislation, which aims to ensure all 342 Dutch local authorities provide accommodation for their fair share of refugees, is at the top of …

Dutch right-wing cabinet in crisis, party leaders join talks
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4 months, 1 week ago

Dutch right-wing cabinet in crisis, party leaders join talks

Dutch News  

The Dutch cabinet was thrown into crisis on Friday afternoon after a junior minister resigned, apparently because of discriminatory comments made by other ministers at Monday’s cabinet meeting. Nora Achahbar, an NSC minister who had been charged with sorting out the child benefit scandal compensation scheme, was reportedly shocked by the “extremely racist language” used by the other three parties …

Hard-right Dutch coalition will lay out priorities as leaders bicker
6 months, 1 week ago

Hard-right Dutch coalition will lay out priorities as leaders bicker

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A speech by the Dutch king on Tuesday is to lay …

New Dutch leader pledges to cut immigration as the opposition vows to root out racists in cabinet
8 months, 3 weeks ago

New Dutch leader pledges to cut immigration as the opposition vows to root out racists in cabinet

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof …

Dutch king swears in a new government 7 months after far-right party won elections
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Dutch king swears in a new government 7 months after far-right party won elections

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A new Dutch government was sworn into office Tuesday on promises to impose strict new limits on immigration, more than seven months after elections dominated by a far-right, anti-Islam party. New Prime Minister Dick Schoof, a former intelligence chief, told the Associated Press he sees the biggest threat to the Netherlands coming from ‘’the east.’' Tuesday …

4 Dutch parties say they’ve reached agreement on ministers in a new right-wing government
9 months, 2 weeks ago

4 Dutch parties say they’ve reached agreement on ministers in a new right-wing government

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The four parties negotiating to form a coalition government in the Netherlands have reached agreement on a new team of Cabinet ministers, far-right leader Geert Wilders said Tuesday. It’s another key step toward forming the first Dutch government led by a far-right party. Former intelligence agency chief Dick Schoof was named last week as the candidate …

Dutch EU vote exit poll puts pro-Europe parties on top
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Dutch EU vote exit poll puts pro-Europe parties on top

Dutch News  

The GroenLinks-PvdA alliance is set to be the biggest Dutch group in the new-look European parliament with the far-right PVV polling in second place, according to the NOS exit poll. The actual Dutch results will be published on Sunday evening, but the exit poll suggests the left-wing alliance will take eight of the 31 Dutch parliamentary seats, while the PVV …

Dutch EU vote exit poll puts pro-Europe parties on top
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Dutch EU vote exit poll puts pro-Europe parties on top

Dutch News  

The GroenLinks-PvdA alliance is set to be the biggest Dutch group in the new-look European parliament with the far-right PVV polling in second place, according to the NOS exit poll. The actual Dutch results will be published on Sunday evening, but the exit poll suggests the left-wing alliance will take eight of the 31 Dutch parliamentary seats, while the PVV …

Dutch coalition government dominated by an anti-Islam party struggles to find prime minister
10 months ago

Dutch coalition government dominated by an anti-Islam party struggles to find prime minister

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE — The parties that agreed to form a Dutch coalition dominated by the far right are struggling to find a prime minister and warned Wednesday that the search might leave the Netherlands without a fully functional government for months. The initial candidate for prime minister that Wilders had in mind withdrew early this week following reported allegations of …

The Netherlands veers sharply to the right with a new government dominated by party of Geert Wilders
10 months, 1 week ago

The Netherlands veers sharply to the right with a new government dominated by party of Geert Wilders

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE — Anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders and three other party leaders agreed on a coalition deal early Thursday that veers the Netherlands toward the hard right, capping a half year of tumultuous negotiations that still left it unclear who would become prime minister. “We are writing history today,” Wilders proclaimed, saying he had made sure the three other coalition …

A Dutch anti-Islam party says it’s brokered a provisional coalition deal for a hard-right government
10 months, 1 week ago

A Dutch anti-Islam party says it’s brokered a provisional coalition deal for a hard-right government

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders and three other Dutch party leaders said Wednesday they have brokered a provisional coalition deal in a move that brings closer a government driven by the hard right in yet another European Union nation. “If you want a government to succeed, you need a prime minister that unites,” said Pieter Omtzigt, leader of the …

Coalition talks again bogged down in social media disputes
11 months, 1 week ago

Coalition talks again bogged down in social media disputes

Dutch News  

Talks on forming a new right-wing coalition government in the Netherlands continue to be dogged by social media posts, particularly by far-right leader Geert Wilders. On Thursday Wilders refused to withdraw a post he had placed about the VVD’s junior immigration minister Eric van der Burg, describing him instead as someone “who has turned the Netherlands into one big refugee …

Coalition talks again bogged down in social media disputes
11 months, 1 week ago

Coalition talks again bogged down in social media disputes

Dutch News  

Talks on forming a new right-wing coalition government in the Netherlands continue to be dogged by social media posts, particularly by far-right leader Geert Wilders. On Thursday Wilders refused to withdraw a post he had placed about the VVD’s junior immigration minister Eric van der Burg, describing him instead as someone “who has turned the Netherlands into one big refugee …

Coalition talks move on to policy, but divisions emerge already
1 year ago

Coalition talks move on to policy, but divisions emerge already

Dutch News  

Talks on policy between the four parties hoping to form a right-wing government in the Netherlands will start in earnest on Monday morning, but divisions have already emerged between them. VVD leader Dilan Yesilgöz said on Sunday that she plans to take a “tough” line in the negotiations and that having “clear financial limits” is of crucial importance to her …

Geert Wilders taps 2 new officials to lead the next round of coalition talks after his election win
1 year ago

Geert Wilders taps 2 new officials to lead the next round of coalition talks after his election win

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch parliament named two new go-betweens Wednesday to lead negotiations to form the next ruling coalition, four months after the anti-immigration party led by Geert Wilders won a national election. Four parties — Wilders’ Party for Freedom, the center-right People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy, the reformist New Social Contract and pro-agriculture populist Farmer People …

Geert Wilders says it is ‘constitutionally wrong’ that he had to sacrifice his leadership ambitions
1 year ago

Geert Wilders says it is ‘constitutionally wrong’ that he had to sacrifice his leadership ambitions

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders said Thursday it is unfair and “constitutionally wrong” that he had to sacrifice his leadership aspirations in order to pave the way for a right-wing ruling coalition in the Netherlands after his party won the most seats in a November election. Wilders sounded bitter that he likely will not become prime minister …

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders abandons bid to become PM
1 year ago

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders abandons bid to become PM

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders …

Geert Wilders says he doesn’t have support of likely coalition partners to become Dutch premier
1 year ago

Geert Wilders says he doesn’t have support of likely coalition partners to become Dutch premier

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Geert Wilders, whose anti-Islam, anti-immigration rhetoric swept him to a stunning victory in the November election, said Wednesday he doesn’t have the support of his prospective coalition partners to become the next Dutch prime minister. Because the voice of millions of Dutch people will be heard!” After the Nov. 22 elections, Wilders’ party holds 37 seats …

Talks to form a far right-led coalition government in the Netherlands falter
1 year, 1 month ago

Talks to form a far right-led coalition government in the Netherlands falter

The Independent  

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The Netherlands is having trouble forming a new far-right government. Here’s why
1 year, 1 month ago

The Netherlands is having trouble forming a new far-right government. Here’s why

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Talks to form a far right-led government in the Netherlands have come to a premature end, for now, leaving the Netherlands in limbo amid a stalled move to build a political coalition around anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders. Wilders said Wednesday on X, formerly Twitter, that the election’s result showed the Netherlands “wants a right-wing Cabinet with …

Dutch coalition talks falter as 1 out of the 4 leaders in talks to form a new government walks out
1 year, 1 month ago

Dutch coalition talks falter as 1 out of the 4 leaders in talks to form a new government walks out

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Weeks of negotiations to form a new ruling majority coalition in the Netherlands led by anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders appeared to end fruitlessly Tuesday as one of the four party leaders involved in the talks walked out without an agreement. Omtzigt appeared to rule out taking part in a majority coalition, but said that his party …

Four parties hold rescue talks as mood sours over farm protests
1 year, 1 month ago

Four parties hold rescue talks as mood sours over farm protests

Dutch News  

The four parties trying to form a new Dutch government are holding a second day of informal meetings as they battle to meet next week’s deadline to deliver a progress report to parliament. Pieter Omtzigt, leader of Nieuw Sociaal Contract, criticised famers’ party leader Caroline van der Plas for not condemning a video posted by Mark van den Oever, leader …

Immigration issue challenges delicate talks to form new Dutch government
1 year, 2 months ago

Immigration issue challenges delicate talks to form new Dutch government

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Delicate talks to create a new Dutch government around anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders suffered a setback Wednesday when a lingering immigration issue divided the parties involved in brokering a coalition. “We have a problem,” Wilders told reporters in The Hague, the morning after a decision by senators from a key Dutch political party involved in the …

A quiet Dutch village holds clues as European politics veer to the right
1 year, 2 months ago

A quiet Dutch village holds clues as European politics veer to the right

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “Everyone is welcome,” reads the sign at the …

The far right may surge in upcoming EU elections. A quiet Dutch town explains why
1 year, 2 months ago

The far right may surge in upcoming EU elections. A quiet Dutch town explains why

Associated Press  

SINT WILLEBRORD, The Netherlands — “Everyone is welcome,” reads the sign at the church door in this quiet Dutch village, where neighbors greet each other from tidy porches overlooking manicured lawns. The Party for Freedom, led by a peroxide-haired firebrand named Geert Wilders, received nearly a quarter of all the votes — in a country where less than 5 percent …

A quiet Dutch village holds clues as European politics veer to the right
1 year, 2 months ago

A quiet Dutch village holds clues as European politics veer to the right

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Party for Freedom, led by a peroxide-haired firebrand named Geert Wilders, …

Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders has withdrawn a 2018 proposal to ban mosques and the Quran
1 year, 2 months ago

Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders has withdrawn a 2018 proposal to ban mosques and the Quran

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Far-right Dutch election winner Geert Wilders made a key concession to potential coalition partners on Monday, announcing that he’s withdrawing legislation that he proposed in 2018 that calls for a ban on mosques and the Quran. One of those parties’ leaders, Pieter Omtzigt of the reformist New Social Contract, has expressed fears that some of Wilders’ …

Wilders sounds off on social media, ahead of new coalition talks
1 year, 2 months ago

Wilders sounds off on social media, ahead of new coalition talks

Dutch News  

Dutch election winner Geert Wilders has again posted controversial comments on social media, raising further questions about his pledge to compromise on his far right policies and to be “the prime minister of every Dutch person”. In a social media post on Thursday, Wilders responded to a post by X founder Elon Musk by saying the biggest problem facing humanity …

Far-right Dutch election winner Wilders wants to be prime minister, promises to respect constitution
1 year, 3 months ago

Far-right Dutch election winner Wilders wants to be prime minister, promises to respect constitution

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Far-right lawmaker Geert Wilders, whose party swept to a shock victory in last month’s Dutch general election, said Wednesday he wants to be prime minister for “all Netherlanders,” and pledged that he will ensure his policies adhere to the country’s constitution. Frans Timmermans, the former European Union climate czar who now leads a center-left alliance in …

Dutch official says Geert Wilders and 3 other party leaders should discuss forming a new coalition
1 year, 3 months ago

Dutch official says Geert Wilders and 3 other party leaders should discuss forming a new coalition

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The far-right party led by Dutch election winner Geert Wilders should open negotiations with three other parties on forming a new government, the official appointed to investigate possible coalitions said Monday. Wilders’ Party for Freedom won 37 seats in the 150-seat lower house of the Dutch parliament in the Nov. 22 election, making it the biggest …

Dutch Cabinet talks hit 3 key obstacles, but PVV, NSC, BBB & VVD will keep talking: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

Dutch Cabinet talks hit 3 key obstacles, but PVV, NSC, BBB & VVD will keep talking: Report

NL Times  

There are several main issues that will make it difficult for the PVV to lead a coalition government with NSC, VVD, and BBB. The four parties will have to continue to discuss the "rule of law," the form of the coalition Cabinet, and overall political priorities, sources close to the formation process told broadcaster NOS. Along with seven seats from …

A new Dutch parliament has been sworn in after Wilders’ victory in the national election 2 weeks ago
1 year, 3 months ago

A new Dutch parliament has been sworn in after Wilders’ victory in the national election 2 weeks ago

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A new lower house of the Dutch parliament was sworn in Wednesday, two weeks after the far-right party of lawmaker Geert Wilders won a general election in a seismic shift that reverberated through Europe. While the newly configured Second Chamber is now installed, talks to form a new ruling coalition remain at an early stage, with …

Dutch plans to tackle climate change are in doubt after the election victory of a far-right party
1 year, 3 months ago

Dutch plans to tackle climate change are in doubt after the election victory of a far-right party

Associated Press  

AMSTERDAM — The outgoing Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, told delegates at the COP28 United Nations climate conference his country is “committed to accelerating our efforts” to tackle climate change. “The climate law, the climate deal and all other climate measures will go straight into the shredder,” his PVV party’s election manifesto said. A day after the election, activists hoisted …

Dutch election 2023: What you need to know about Geert Wilders
1 year, 3 months ago

Dutch election 2023: What you need to know about Geert Wilders

Dutch News  

According to the foreign press he is a “Dutch Trump” and a “firebrand” with peroxide blond hair who won a shock victory in the 2023 general election. Henk and Ingrid In 2008 Wilders introduced the concept of Henk and Ingrid, two “ordinary” Dutch nationals who are paying for all the costs which “Mohammed and Fatima” have created. Wilders, the AD …

Preliminary Dutch government talks delayed as official seeking coalitions says he needs more time
1 year, 3 months ago

Preliminary Dutch government talks delayed as official seeking coalitions says he needs more time

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The official appointed to investigate possible coalitions after the Dutch election won by Geert Wilders ' far-right Party for Freedom said Friday he needs more time because of reluctance by potential partners to join Wilders in a government. The new leader of the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy of outgoing prime minister Mark Rutte has …

Dutch election winner Wilders taps former center-left minister to look at possible coalitions
1 year, 3 months ago

Dutch election winner Wilders taps former center-left minister to look at possible coalitions

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Dutch election winner Geert Wilders tapped a former minister from the center-left Labor Party to investigate possible coalitions Tuesday, a day after the far-right leader’s first choice quit amid fraud allegations. Ahead of a meeting that confirmed the appointment of Ronald Plasterk as “scout” to hold talks with political leaders about possible coalitions, Wilders also said …

Far-right turn: The Hindu Editorial on the victory of Geert Wilders in the parliamentary elections in the Netherlands
1 year, 4 months ago

Far-right turn: The Hindu Editorial on the victory of Geert Wilders in the parliamentary elections in the Netherlands

The Hindu  

The victory of Geert Wilders, a far-right, anti-Islam populist, in the parliamentary elections has put the Netherlands, long seen as one of the most socially liberal countries in Europe, at a crossroads. According to the preliminary results, Mr. Wilders’s Party for Freedom has emerged as the single largest party with 37 seats in the 150-member lower house. While the PVV …

The Netherlands’ longtime ruling party says it won’t join a new government following far-right’s win
1 year, 4 months ago

The Netherlands’ longtime ruling party says it won’t join a new government following far-right’s win

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A senator from the Netherlands’ Party for Freedom was appointed Friday to investigate possible governing coalitions after the far-right party’s election victory, while the party of outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte said it would support a center-right administration in parliament but not join the next government. Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius, the new leader of the People’s Party for …

Why Wilders won: Election boosts Dutch far right, but what happens next?
1 year, 4 months ago

Why Wilders won: Election boosts Dutch far right, but what happens next?

Al Jazeera  

Wilders’s Party for Freedom has been on a long ascent, fuelled by poverty and the fear of competition from migration. His Party for Freedom won 37 seats in the country’s 150-seat legislature, the largest single bloc, well ahead of outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s conservative People’s Party and the left-wing Labour-Green coalition. “It resulted in parties from the centre right …

Geert Wilders: How scared should we be of the rise of the ‘Dutch Trump’?
1 year, 4 months ago

Geert Wilders: How scared should we be of the rise of the ‘Dutch Trump’?

The Independent  

Just when you may have thought that it was safe to turn away from the vagaries of elections in Europe and focus instead on the many other issues troubling the continent today, voters in the Netherlands have become the latest to fuel fears of an ascendant far right. Easily topping this week’s polls, with 37 parliamentary seats, was the Freedom …

Geert Wilders, who defended Nupur Sharma, could be next Dutch PM. Know more about him
1 year, 4 months ago

Geert Wilders, who defended Nupur Sharma, could be next Dutch PM. Know more about him

Hindustan Times  

Far-right populist Geert Wilders could be Netherlands's first far-right prime minister after his party secured a massive number of seats in the recently held Dutch elections. Leader of the Party for Freedom Geert Wilders waves as he arrives at a post-election meeting at the Nieuwspoort conference center in The Hague on November 23, 2023. With nearly all votes counted, Wilders' …

Shock and sadness: Dutch News readers react to Wilders' win
1 year, 4 months ago

Shock and sadness: Dutch News readers react to Wilders' win

Dutch News  

Dutch News readers have been reacting with shock and disappointment at the election results and the huge rise in support for the far right PVV. Other parties like the VVD and NSC also spent a lot of effort on blaming migrants for all problems in the country.” Wake-up call Photographer Carol Govaert, a dual American Dutch national said she stunned …

Dutch election winner Geert Wilders is an anti-Islam firebrand known as the Dutch Donald Trump
1 year, 4 months ago

Dutch election winner Geert Wilders is an anti-Islam firebrand known as the Dutch Donald Trump

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — He’s been called the Dutch Donald Trump. Now Geert Wilders has won a massive victory in a Dutch election and is in pole position to form the next governing coalition and possibly become the Netherlands’ next prime minister. In 2009, the British government refused to let him visit the country, saying he posed a threat to …

In a political shift to the far right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins big in Dutch election
1 year, 4 months ago

In a political shift to the far right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins big in Dutch election

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders said Thursday that he is ready to join the next Dutch coalition government after he surged to a huge election victory that marked a stunning lurch to the far right for a nation once famed as a beacon of tolerance. The Netherlands is a state governed by the rule of law and …

Anti-EU, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders seeks to form Dutch Govt after shock election win
1 year, 4 months ago

Anti-EU, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders seeks to form Dutch Govt after shock election win

The Hindu  

Dutch anti-EU far-right populist Geert Wilders will start looking for coalition partners on November 23 after a massive election win that is set to have wide repercussions in the Netherlands and Europe. "I am confident we can reach an agreement," Mr. Wilders said in his victory speech late on November 22. Mr. Wilders' win comes two months after the return …

Despite Geert Wilders’ win, the Netherlands is still hard no on Nexit
1 year, 4 months ago

Despite Geert Wilders’ win, the Netherlands is still hard no on Nexit

The Telegraph  

The Netherlands is not on course to leave the European Union, despite Geert Wilders’ landslide victory in the Dutch elections on Wednesday. Mr Wilders is a veteran eurosceptic and put a binding Nexit referendum in his Freedom Party manifesto before recording a shock first win for the hard-Right in a general election in the Netherlands. Scenting a chance of taking …

In shift to far right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins big in Dutch elections
1 year, 4 months ago

In shift to far right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins big in Dutch elections

LA Times  

In an unexpected result, the party of far-right politician Geert Wilders has won the most seats in Dutch parliamentary elections. Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders said Thursday that he is ready to join the next Dutch coalition government after he surged to a huge election victory that marked a stunning lurch to the far right for a nation long known as …

Geert Wilders, who backed Nupur Sharma, set to become next Dutch PM: 5 facts about him
1 year, 4 months ago

Geert Wilders, who backed Nupur Sharma, set to become next Dutch PM: 5 facts about him

India TV News  

Far-right and anti-Islam leader Geert Wilders on Thursday clinched a massive victory in a Dutch election and is likely to form the next ruling coalition and become the next Prime Minister of the Netherlands, in a major shock for Europe. According to an exit poll, Wilders' Party for Freedom is set to win 35 seats of out the 150-seat lower …

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