Right-wing populism in the Netherlands

The possibility of sending asylum seekers whose claims have been rejected to Uganda has been discussed by a Dutch minister, as the government pushes ahead with measures to curb illegal immigration.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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