#dutch-elections

#dutch-elections

Wilders unexpectedly unable to become PM despite winning Dutch elections last year.

Wilders as the leader of the biggest party in parliament can still influence the government's agenda and choice of next PM. [ more ]

Geert Wilders is willing to forgo becoming prime minister to increase chances of forming a right-wing coalition.

Formation of a right-wing coalition in the Netherlands with Wilders's party is now more likely, breaking a taboo of mainstream parties. [ more ]

The far-right PVV party's success in Dutch elections has raised concerns about a potential rollback of climate policies.

The PVV has taken a hard line on climate policies and wants to extract more fossil fuels and abandon renewable energy sources.

The PVV's extreme views may be tempered if it forms a ruling coalition. [ more ]

Dutch voters head to the polls in a fierce race to replace Prime Minister Mark Rutte

Candidates include Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius, Geert Wilders, and Frans Timmermans

Rutte's coalition collapsed over disagreements on asylum seekers [ more ]