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Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Dutch Far-Right Leader's Bid for More Power Risks Flopping
Geert Wilders is betting that triggering the collapse of an unloved Dutch government will position him to emerge stronger and become the nation's dominant political figure, but signs are emerging that the far-right leader's gambit could backfire. By alienating potential coalition partners and testing the patience of weary voters, Wilders is losing support compared to the last election and his Freedom Party's lead over the GreenLeft–Labour alliance has narrowed.
Bloomberg
4 days ago
- General
- Bloomberg
Netherlands May Hold Elections as Early as Oct. 29
By Updated on Save The Netherlands may hold a general election as early as Oct. 29, after far-right leader Geert Wilders pulled his Freedom Party out of the Dutch government when his coalition partners rejected his latest proposals to curb immigration. This is the first possible option for a date, according to a statement from the Electoral Council, which suggests dates to lawmakers based on feasibility.
