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Dutch ministers pledge โrock solidโ support for Ukraine on first visit to Kyiv
On their first visit to Kyiv on Saturday and Sunday (6 and 7 July) , Dutch defence minister Ruben Brekelmans and foreign minister Caspar Veldkamp held meetings with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other senior Ukrainian officials.
Dutch right-wing government installed as Wildersโ shadow looms large
Dutch anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders saw ministers from his party sworn in for the first time ever on Tuesday (2 July), as the Netherlands’ new right-wing government was installed almost a year after the previous administration resigned.
Dutch far-right party makes big gains at EU election, exit poll shows
A final exit poll suggested Thursday that Geert Wildersโ far-right party made big gains and was in a neck and neck race with a center-left alliance in Dutch elections for the European Union parliament.
All politics is local: What the EU election is actually about in each country
When EU voters head to the polls later this week, one thing is certain: Almost none of them will be thinking of Europe when they cast their ballot.ย A plethora of studies โ and sky-high abstention rates โ show that most of the blocโs citizens neither understand nor care about the European Parliament vote. Because [โฆ]
Dutch parties reach deal to form government
Six months after Geert Wilders won a stunning election victory, squabbling politicians finally clinched an agreement Wednesday (15 May) on a coalition government, said the Dutch far-right leader, who will not be prime minister.
Geert Wilders wonโt be Dutch PM, but he can still harm Europe. Hereโs how to stop him | Ties Dams
The far-right leader will cheerlead for Putin and relaunch his culture war with the EU. But his incendiary narrative about it is also his weaknessDespite winning the Dutch elections last year, the far-right leader Geert Wilders has reluctantly given up…
Top Dutch politician loves viral Eurovision entry. (Hint: Itโs not Geert Wilders.)
Song became megahit since being released in late February.
Only connecting with voters can stop Europeโs populist tide
There’s a growing backlash rooted in overall desperation, compounded by many votersโ perception that their grievances are being shrugged off.
Wilders seeks new troubleshooter to end Dutch coalition deadlock
Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders said Wednesday (14 February) he has asked a new official to revive talks on forming a Dutch government, almost three months since the election.
Dutch coalition talks in disarray as junior partner steps away
Dutch government formation talks were thrown in disarray on Tuesday (6 February) as centrist party NSC unexpectedly stepped away, complicating the task for far-right politician Geert Wilders to assemble a working coalition.
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Zelenskyy in Lilliput: Someone shrunk Ukraineโs war coalition
Biden, the Republicans and Europe suddenly look small, while Putin and Xi stand tall.
Trump who? Republicans in Dubai try to carve out their own climate agenda.
GOP lawmakers came to the U.N. climate summit to promote a vision that champions U.S. fossil fuels and nuclear energy while acknowledging the need to cut carbon. Itโs unclear how much that will matter if the former president regains the White House.
โIt was heartbreakingโ: Muslim mayor comes to terms with Dutch election result
Ahmed Marcouch, directly targeted by Geert Wilders during his career, grapples with how best to heal countryโs woundsSoon after news broke that the populist Geert Wilders and his anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) had won the most votes of any party in…
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 (29 November) when a key potential partner ruled itself out, uncomfortable with his extreme views.
The Brief โ Why Ireland and Denmark wonโt leave the EU
The victory of EU bogeyman Geert Wilders and his far-right PVV party in the Dutch elections last week has prompted a proliferation of think-pieces floating various further EU exit scenarios โ from โNexitโ to โSwexitโ.
Europeโs largest party leader warns of far-right parliament unless EU handles migration
European People’s Party Presidentย Manfred Weber urged leaders to finalize the migration deal.
Success of Geert Wildersโ far-right PVV raises fears for Dutch climate policies
The party has a hostile stance on attempts to cut carbon emissions but got more votes than any other in general electionThe shocking success of Geert Wildersโ far-right PVV party in Dutch elections has left climate activists fearful of a drastic shift …
โThey feel they are being neglectedโ: why voters turned to โDutch Trumpโ Geert Wilders
In a pretty waterside town, residents applaud the veteran rightwingerโs stance on immigration, calling his success a โvote against the established orderโIn a shopping centre in Volendam, a fishing port north of Amsterdam, on Friday, there was satisfact…
Dutch elections: Far-right victory and Euroscepticism
In this episode, the Beyond the Byline podcast looks into the results of the Dutch elections, which saw the party of anti-Islam populist, Geert Wilders, lead the polls. The success of Wilders’ Freedom Party (PVV) signalled a notable rightwards sh…
Hard-right victory in the Netherlands could become a headache for Brussels
The outcome of the Dutch elections could prove to be difficult for the European Union in the long run, after the Eurosceptic, anti-Islam populist Party for Freedom (PVV) won the election with 37 seats.
Dutch far-right firebrand Wilders courts rivals after shock victory in legislative elections
Far-right firebrand Geert Wilders faced an uphill struggle Thursday to woo rivals for a coalition government after a “monster victory” in Dutch elections that shook the Netherlands and Europe.
Far-right Islamophobe Wilders wins Dutch election
With 98 percent of the votes counted, far-right anti-Islam leader Geert Wilders is set for a crushing victory in Dutch elections.
European far right leaders celebrate Geert Wilders leading exit polls in Dutch elections
โParties like ours are coming all over Europe!โ says Belgian far-right leader, as PVV predicted to win 35 seatsFar-right figures across Europe have congratulated the Dutch anti-Islam, anti-EU populist politician Geert Wilders and his Party for Freedom …
Far-right party set to win most seats in Dutch elections, exit polls show
Geert Wildersโ anti-Islam Party for Freedom predicted to win 35 seats in 150-seat parliamentEverything you need to know about the Dutch electionsGeert Wildersโ far-right, anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) is on course to win the most seats in Dutch pa…
European far right celebrates as exit poll puts Wildersโ party in front โ as it happened
Voters cast ballots until 9pm in elections that could set country on different course after Mark Rutteโs four consecutive governmentsRead our full report: Far-right party set to win most seats in Dutch elections, exit polls showThe first exit poll is e…
Dutch elections veering far-right after Wilders’ mildness feign
How a pretence of ‘mildness’ may help Dutch anti-Islam leader Geert Wilders win tonight’s parliamentary elections.
Far-right leader wins most votes in Dutch elections
Wildersโ Freedom party will need support from other big parties to form coalition
Dutch elections: What to expect?
In this episode, the Beyond the Byline podcast dives into the upcoming Dutch elections. Who can win the race, and what will the election result bring to the Dutch and the European Union? This Wednesday, 22 November, the Dutch are…
Dutch far-right candidate Baudet assaulted two days before election
Thierry Baudet, the leader of a far-right political party in the Netherlands, was assaulted during a campaign event two days before a national election on Wednesday (22 November), his party said.
Dutch on brink of electing first female leader
Dilan Yeลilgรถz tells POLITICO she wants to cut immigration. With Wednesdayโs election still wide open, she might just get the chance.
[Agenda] Dutch elections and Spain’s rule-of-law debate This WEEK
Dutchย voters will go to the polls on Wednesday to elect a new government, while MEPs will discuss the Catalan amnesty deal that made possible the return of Pedro Sรกnchez as Spain’s prime minister.
How to watch the Dutch elections like a pro
POLITICOโs guide to what you need to know about the vote in the Netherlands on November 22.
Amsterdam marchers demand climate action as Dutch election nears
Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Amsterdam on Sunday (12 November) demanding immediate action against climate change, 10 days before the country holds a general election.
Calls for a Gaza cease-fire divide Europeโs Socialistsย
Berlin and Madrid clinch agreement to urge โhumanitarian pausesโ โ but other member parties refuse to sign up.
Dutch elections 2023: everything you need to know
Get up to speed on the political situation in the Netherlands, where voters will go to the polls on 22 November Dutch voters cast their ballots on 22 November in a snap parliamentary election called after the collapse in July of the outgoing coalition …
EU lawmakers promise rough ride for Hoekstra over COVID controversy
The European Parliamentโs Socialist group has promised a rough ride for Wopke Hoekstra, the Dutch nominee to replace Frans Timmermans as European Commission Vice-President, citing controversial remarks about south European states during the COVID-19 pa…
Dutch government nominates foreign minister Wopke Hoekstra as EU Commissioner
Outgoing foreign minister Wopke Hoekstra was named Friday as the Dutch government’s nomination for EU Commissioner, after EU climate chief Frans Timmermans resigned to run in the upcoming Dutch elections.
Dutch to nominate Foreign Minister Hoekstra as EU Commissioner
The Dutch government will nominate outgoing Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra as an EU commissioner, caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Thursday (24 August), confirming media reports.
EU climate commissioner resigns to run in Dutch elections
Frans Timmermans to head recently formed Green-Labour alliance leading in the polls
ล efฤoviฤ to take over as EUโs Green Tsar as Timmermans heads for Dutch elections
EU Green Deal chief Frans Timmermans has formally submitted his resignation from the European Commission after confirming that he will lead a coalition led by the Dutch labour party into Novemberโs general elections.ย
EU climate chief Frans Timmermans set to lead left-wing alliance into Dutch elections
The Netherlands heads to general elections on November 22 after Mark Rutte’s coalition collapsed.
Dutch snap election: Polls suggest swing to centre-left under Timmermans
The alliance of Dutch centre-left PvdA (S&D Group) and GroenLinks (Greens) parties has taken the lead in polls in the Netherlands after joining forces ahead of the upcoming November national parliament snap election, according to Europe Elects’ lat…
9 ways Dutch political paralysis hits the EU
Political limbo likely to hold back the Netherlands’ influence on key files in Brussels.
Timmermans candidacy for Dutch PM angers right-wing
EU climate Chief Frans Timmermansโ potential candidacy for the joint list of the Labour Party (PvdA/S&D) and GroenLinks (GL/Greens) caused a stir among right-wingers, including from the Netherlands, on Thursday.
Mark Rutte era comes to an end as Dutch elections loom
Farmersโ movement poses a major challenge to established parties ahead of November vote.
Dutch government collapses over bitter migration row
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s coalition government collapsed Friday (7 July) over “insurmountable” differences on how to tackle migration, with elections expected in November.