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Fear, Anger But Also Support For Wilders Among Dutch Muslims

Dutch Muslim community leaders voiced anger, fear, and defiance after the election victory of anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders, but on the ground the picture seemed more nuanced, with many even expressing support because of his economic policies.

International Business Times · Nov 23, 2023

Geert Wilders: the 'Dutch Donald Trump' who lives in a safe house — and could become the Netherlands' next PM

The far-right populist has called for 'Nexit' and a 'zero refugee' policy, with commentators describing his victory in last night's election as one of the country's most notable political earthquakes since WWII. Katie Strick charts his eccentric life and rise to power

Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2023

Geert Wilders aims to become Dutch PM after shock election win

Far-right leader also says he wants EU exit referendum, as other parties meet to consider joining coalition

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023

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

Dutch election: will the far-right PVV now form a government?

Geert Wilders’ party is on course to win the most seats, but putting a majority together is a complex process

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023

Geert Wilders aiming to be PM after shock Dutch election result for far-right party and calls for immediate asylum restriction – as it happened

Wilders in favour of referendum on Netherlands leaving EU but says significant restriction on immigration must come first

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023

European far-right leaders celebrate Geert Wilders’ party leading Dutch election exit polls

‘Parties like ours are coming all over Europe!’ says Belgian far-right leader, as PVV predicted to win 35 seats

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023

Far-right Wilders Wins Dutch Election: Exit Poll

The PVV (Freedom Party) won 35 seats in parliament, according to the Ipsos exit poll, comfortably winning the election, with the centre-right bloc on 23 seats and a left-wing bloc on 26.

Latin Times · Nov 23, 2023

Thursday briefing: What the meltdown at OpenAI means for the future of artificial intelligence

In today’s newsletter: Why Sam Altman was fired as the company’s CEO, why he was rehired – and what it all means for the field

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023

Geert Wilders: the Dutch far-right figurehead sending a chill across Europe

After 20 years as a political outlier, the leader of the Netherlands’ anti-immigration Freedom party is closer to power than ever before

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023