Dutch foreign minister resigns over Israel sanctions deadlock Caspar Veldkamp and other ministers step down after cabinet rejects sanctions, prompting broader political upheaval. Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2025
Dutch leader of party in fragile ruling coalition quits politics, citing burnout Dutch centre-right leader Pieter Omtzigt has announced that he is quitting both the fragile four-party ruling coalition and national politics The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025
Hard-right Dutch government approves unprecedented package of measures to control migration The hard-right Dutch government has announced tough measures aimed at reining in asylum requests The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024
Geert Wilders’ hopes of becoming Dutch PM dim after centrist party quits talks NSC’s Pieter Omtzigt said to be shocked by public finances as he abandons talks to form coalition under far-right leader The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2024
Far-right Dutch election winner Wilders wants to be prime minister, promises to respect constitution Far-right lawmaker Geert Wilders says he wants to be prime minister for “all Netherlanders,” and has pledged that he will ensure his policies adhere to the country’s constitution The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023
Preliminary Dutch government talks delayed as official seeking coalitions says he needs more time The official appointed to investigate possible coalitions after the Dutch election won by Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom says he needs more time The Independent UK · Dec 1, 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
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
Pieter Omtzigt: centrist outsider who wants to remake Dutch politics in his own image The brand new NSC party is top of the polls as the election nears and has a charismatic leader famed for uncovering official wrongdoing The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2023
Dutch election candidates make migration a key campaign issue in the crowded Netherlands Candidates in a Nov. 22 general election in the Netherlands are making migration a major issue in the campaign The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2023