Far-right politics in the Netherlands
Migration undermining EU’s cohesion
Just days after Germany's unilateral move to enhance border restrictions, the new Dutch coalition government, led by Geert Wilders' far-right Party For Freedom (PVV), has asked the EU for an opt-out from the asylum rules in a letter to the Commission.
Dutch Migration Minister Marjolein Faber declared, "We must take back control of asylum policy."
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New Dutch PM sworn in with mission to curb asylum
King Willem-Alexander of Netherlands (R) and Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof arrive for the signing of the Royal Decrees at Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague, on July 2, 2024.
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Netherlands: Greet Wilders Abandons Prime Ministerial Bid
Geert Wilders, leader of the far-right Freedom Party in the Netherlands, has conceded defeat to become the country's prime minister, citing insurmountable differences among coalition partners, as reported by AFP.
EU fights anti-Ukraine propaganda ahead of vote
As the European parliamentary elections in June move ever closer, experts warn that pro-Russian players are flooding social media with false claims about the war in Ukraine to boost support for far-right and nationalist parties.
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Dutch right-wing leader in trouble as coalition talks collapse, but party’s popularity soars
Geert Wilders, the leader of right-wing PVV, won the most seats in the Dutch elections in November, but has not yet managed to form a government coalition
For Full Acceptance In Schengen The Netherlands Must Again Say 'Yes' To Bulgaria
As Bulgaria awaits full acceptance into the Schengen zone, Momchil Indjov, a Club Z correspondent in Brussels, emphasizes the crucial role of the Netherlands in determining the country's fate. Indjov highlights the necessity for a new vote by EU member states, with the Netherlands once again needing to affirm its approval.
Netherlands: Wilders withdraws 2018 proposal to ban mosques and the Quran
The abandonment of the bill could be critical in gaining the trust & support of 3 more mainstream parties that Wilders wants to co-opt into a coalition
Huge blow for Wilders as major party snubs coalition
Far-right Dutch leader Geert Wilders suffered a major setback to his goal of forming a governing coalition Wednesday when a key potential partner ruled itself out, uncomfortable with his extreme views.