US EditionDutch Vote in a Knife-Edge Election Focused on Housing and Wilders
- On Oct. 29, Dutch voters are choosing between Geert Wilders' anti-immigration nationalism and a return to the centre in a national election.
- Wilders' June pullout ended the coalition after he clashed over immigration, and all four mainstream parties including the centre-right VVD and Christian Democrats refused to partner with him, analysts say.
- Wilders campaigned on proposals to deny all asylum requests, return male Ukrainian refugees, and cut development aid to fund domestic benefits; he retains strong backing in Volendam despite unmet promises and constant protection.
- Broadcasters plan to release an exit poll at the close of voting at 9 p.m. and update it a half-hour later, while parties must negotiate coalitions since no party can reach 76 seats alone.
- Analysts say the result will test whether populist nationalism can expand, with nationalist parties topping polls in Britain, France and Germany amid polarization and violent anti-immigration protests.
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After a short and chaotic reign, the Dutch have already re-elected their parliament again. Right-wing populist Geert Wilders had burst the coalition, which could now be avenged.
Dutch vote in snap election seen as test for Europe’s far-right
The Dutch headed to the polls Wednesday for a knife-edge election, with all eyes on the performance of the far-right, which is riding high in many top European countries. Polls suggest anti-immigration and anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders could repeat his stunning election success from two years ago with his far-right Freedom Party (PVV). But with half the electorate still undecided, the result is too close to call, and a pack of three other p…
After the collapse of the government coalition in the summer, a new parliament was elected in the Netherlands on Wednesday. The anti-immigration party of the right-wing populist politician Geert Wilders could once again become the strongest force in the early election. However, three other parties, which exclude cooperation with the right-wing foreign politician, recently increased in the polls and could contest Wilders' victory. An extremely di…
We vote on Wednesday and Thursday until 9 p.m. After the fall of the conservative majority in June, the elections in the Netherlands measure the true strength of the extreme right of Geert Wilders who had withdrawn from the majority four months ago.
In the Netherlands, the early parliamentary election has begun. Around 13 million people have been called upon to redefine the 150 deputies. A total of 27 parties run for the so-called Second Chamber. The outcome of the election is largely open.
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Dutch vote in snap election seen as test for Europe's far-right
The Dutch headed to the polls Wednesday for a knife-edge election, with all eyes on the performance of the far-right, which is riding high in many top European countries.
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