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Dutch far right alive and well despite centrist victory
Three far-right parties hold 28% of seats as they appeal to culturally conservative voters seeking to preserve national identity and traditional values, analysts say.
- Last month, three far-right parties together hold 28 percent of seats in the Dutch parliament, showing their enduring strength despite a slim centrist victory in the Netherlands.
- Culturally conservative voters rewarded the FvD and JA21 as anti-migrant views and desire to preserve national identity boosted support, while the PVV lost votes after Geert Wilders moderated stances.
- On Monday in Staphorst, traditional dress and routines reflected the Dutch Bible Belt, and local supporter Irena Nobel, 18, said `We are a fan of the FvD in my house`.
- Seat changes last month indicate the FvD rose from three to seven seats while JA21 made the biggest gains after previously holding one seat.
- Observers point to links between the FvD , Germany's AfD, and Eric Zemmour, while scholars say far-right ideology has largely normalised in the Netherlands, aligning with wider European trends.
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