Wilders ally overseeing first stage of Dutch coalition-building quits over fraud allegation
1 year ago

Wilders ally overseeing first stage of Dutch coalition-building quits over fraud allegation

The Hindu  

A party ally of far-right Dutch election winner Geert Wilders on November 27 quit his role in the building of a new governing coalition over fraud allegations, throwing the process of creating a new government into turmoil before it had begun. Gom van Strien, a senator for Mr. Wilders' Party for Freedom, was appointed last week as a “scout” to discuss possible coalitions. Mr. Van Strien is an experienced but largely unknown senator for Mr. Wilders' party, known by its Dutch acronym PVV. However, his hopes of quickly forming a right-of-center coalition were dealt a blow last week when Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius, the new leader of the mainstream center-right VVD party of outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte, said her party would not join a coalition led by the PVV.

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4 Dutch parties say they’ve reached agreement on ministers in a new right-wing government
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Former intel agency chief set to become the Netherlands’ next prime minister in hard right coalition
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Former intel agency chief set to become the Netherlands’ next prime minister in hard right coalition

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A former head of the Dutch intelligence agency and counterterrorism office emerged Tuesday as the surprise nominee to become the Netherlands’ next prime minister, after he was given the backing of leaders cobbling together a four-party coalition headed by Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom. Dick Schoof, the 67-year-old former head of the General Intelligence and …

The Netherlands veers sharply to the right with a new government dominated by party of Geert Wilders
7 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 …

The far right may surge in upcoming EU elections. A quiet Dutch town explains why
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Wilders sounds off on social media, ahead of new coalition talks
11 months, 2 weeks 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 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 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 plans to tackle climate change are in doubt after the election victory of a far-right party
1 year 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 …

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

Wilders ally overseeing first stage of Dutch coalition-building quits over fraud allegation
1 year ago

Wilders ally overseeing first stage of Dutch coalition-building quits over fraud allegation

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A party ally of far-right Dutch election winner Geert Wilders on Monday quit his role in the building of a new governing coalition over fraud allegations, throwing the process of creating a new government into turmoil before it had begun. Gom van Strien, a senator for Wilders’ Party for Freedom, was appointed last week as a …

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

Shock and sadness: Dutch News readers react to Wilders' win
1 year, 1 month 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 …

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

In shift to far right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins big in Dutch elections
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Far right's Wilders wins a shock 23% of Dutch vote in exit poll
1 year, 1 month ago

Far right's Wilders wins a shock 23% of Dutch vote in exit poll

Dutch News  

The far right PVV, which wants to close the borders to all immigration and ban the Koran, is the big winner in the Dutch general election. “We cannot be ignored.” The GroenLinks/PvdA alliance, led by former European commissioner Frans Timmermans, is poised to win around 25 seats, the NOS exit poll showed, adding eight to the two parties’ current total. …

Divisive Wilders stunned by PVV victory, pledges to govern for all Dutch people
1 year, 1 month ago

Divisive Wilders stunned by PVV victory, pledges to govern for all Dutch people

NL Times  

Dutch politician Geert Wilders expressed enthusiasm and pride after leading his far-right PVV party to victory in the 2023 General Election. He told the gathered crowd, "We are going to govern," and said he was ready to be the leader for all Dutch people, and to find solutions "within the legal and constitutional framework." "I have 100 percent confidence that …

Dutch PM lashes out at left-wing parties at campaign event
1 year, 9 months ago

Dutch PM lashes out at left-wing parties at campaign event

NL Times  

Dutch Prime Minister and VVD leader Mark Rutte again warned against voting for the left-wing opposition parties during a campaign kick-off event ahead of the Provincial Council elections in Dordrecht. Rutte compared political parties GroenLinks and PvdA to a “left cloud,” and said, "The smaller they get, the better it will be." Rutte said he finds it "totally unacceptable" that, …

Wilders' PVV: Coalition talks intensify as parties consider joining forces
6 years, 9 months ago

Wilders' PVV: Coalition talks intensify as parties consider joining forces

Dutch News  

Several local parties are considering forming a coalition with the anti-immigration PVV after the upcoming local elections. While the PVV has been a pariah in the Dutch parliament, several local branches have indicated that they will consider forming a coalition with the PVV. However, the PVV has so far remained silent on the matter, and it remains to be seen …

PVV and local parties explore coalition deal despite Wilders's controversial statements
6 years, 9 months ago

PVV and local parties explore coalition deal despite Wilders's controversial statements

Dutch News  

Several local parties are considering forming a coalition with the anti-immigration PVV after the upcoming local elections. While the PVV has been a pariah in the Dutch parliament, several local branches have indicated that they will consider forming a coalition with the party. However, the PVV has been facing internal divisions and losing support, with several sitting councillors quitting the …

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