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Seven lawmakers quit Dutch far-right leader Wilders' party in blow to leadership

Seven Dutch lawmakers resigned from Geert Wilders' far-right Freedom Party (PVV) on Tuesday to form their own faction, dealing a significant blow to the controversial anti-Islam firebrand who narrowly missed out on victory in last year's national elections.

In a statement on X, Wilders said: "A black day for the PVV. But we always keep going. For the Netherlands. And the sun will shine again."

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