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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mike Corder

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

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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.

Wilders' comments during a debate in parliament were aimed at easing fears among potential coalition partners about his strident anti-Islam rhetoric and plans including banning mosques, Islamic schools and the Quran.

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