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The Netherlands underestimated the far right – and Geert Wilders’ victory is the result

Media complacency and outgoing PM Mark Rutte’s decision to campaign on immigration have created a political earthquake, says Cas Mudde of the University of Georgia

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023

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

The far-right and anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders is heading for a massive parliamentary election victory

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023

Anti-Islam populist Wilders wins Dutch elections in a shock for Europe

The far-right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders was headed for a massive parliamentary election victory Thursday in one of the biggest political upsets in Dutch politics since World War II, and one that is bound to send shockwaves through Europe.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 22, 2023

European far right celebrates as exit poll puts Wilders’ party in front – as it happened

Voters cast ballots until 9pm in elections that could set country on different course after Mark Rutte’s four consecutive governments

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023

Dutch election: Anti-Islam populist Wilders set for gains, exit poll says

Knife-edge election set to shake up Dutch politics after Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s record 13-year stint in power.

Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2023

Dutch voters go to the polls with far-right party set for major gains

A weighted opinion polls shows anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV) tied for the lead with the conservative People's Party for Freedom

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2023

Will Dutch voters elect their first female prime minister?

Surveys have fluctuated wildly in the run-up to election day, but observers believe that whichever party wins the most seats in this Wednesday's parliamentary elections in the Netherlands may need support from at least three other parties to govern. Dilan Yesilgoz, leader of the centre-right VVD party and successor to…

France 24 · Nov 22, 2023

Netherlands election: Polls open in neck-and-neck race to decide next Dutch leader

Election results will determine new direction for country in over a decade

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023

The top contenders to lead the Netherlands, from a former refugee to an anti-Islam populist

No fewer than 26 political parties are seeking a share of the 150 seats in the lower house of parliament in the Netherlands' general election Wednesday

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023

An election to replace the longest-serving leader of the Netherlands gives voters a clean slate

One thing is certain as Dutch voters cast ballots in a general election: Mark Rutte, the country’s longest-serving prime minister, is on the way out

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023