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Geert Wilders: effort to form Netherlands coalition not off to ‘dream start’

Blow to far-right leader as man chosen to oversee coalition talks quits over fraud claims

The Guardian - UK

Dutch Govt Talks In Chaos As Wilders-appointed 'Scout' Quits

Already difficult talks to form a government coalition in the Netherlands after Geert Wilders's shock election win were thrown into disarray Monday as the man tasked with overseeing them resigned.

International Business Times

Far-right turn: On Geert Wilders’ win in the Netherlands

In the wake of the victory of Geert Wilders in the parliamentary elections in the Netherlands, the rising tide of ethno-nationalist politics in Europe is worrying

The Hindu

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Success of Geert Wilders’ 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 election

The Guardian - UK

Far right’s Geert Wilders seals shock win in Dutch election after years on political fringe

He’s received countless death threats and has been under police protection for almost two decades. He’s been convicted for inciting hate speech and his opinions once even got him banned from entering the UK. Known as the Dutch Donald Trump, far-right politician Geert Wilders and his PVV Freedom Party have…

France 24

‘They feel they are being neglected’: why voters turned to ‘Dutch Trump’ Geert Wilders

In a pretty waterside town, residents applaud the veteran rightwinger’s stance on immigration, calling his success a ‘vote against the established order’

The Guardian - UK

‘A Brexit moment’: Dutch voters digest Geert Wilders’ shock election win

We hear from across the political spectrum as far-right populist begins talks to form government

The Guardian - UK

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Wilders' Win Sets 'Textbook' Example For European Populist Right: Analysts

Anti-EU, anti-immigration firebrand Geert Wilders' surprise victory in the Dutch general election this week shows right-wing populism's success in gobbling up support from traditional conservative parties and taking its pet themes mainstream, experts said.

International Business Times

Outgoing Netherlands PM’s party rules out Geert Wilders coalition

Talks begin with liberal leader warning people not to be fooled by Wilders’ ‘Mother Teresa’ act

The Guardian - UK

The Netherlands' longtime ruling party says it won't join a new government following far-right's win

The process of forming a new government in the aftermath of far-right Geert Wilders’ stunning election victory is getting underway

The Independent UK

Dutch Coalition Horse-trading Starts As Wilders Eyes Power

After his shock election win, far-right Dutch firebrand Geert Wilders on Friday kicked off the formal process of building a government coalition, battling to convince reluctant rivals to serve under him as premier.

International Business Times

What next for the Netherlands after far-right Wilders storms elections?

Geert Wilders faces an uphill struggle luring partners to form a coalition government with his far-right party following their "monster victory" in Dutch elections that has shaken both the Netherlands and Europe.

Radio France Internationale

Geert Wilders aims to become Dutch PM after shock election win

Far-right leader also says he wants EU exit referendum, as other parties meet to consider joining coalition

The Guardian - UK

The Netherlands underestimated the far right – and Geert Wilders’ victory is the result

Media complacency and outgoing PM Mark Rutte’s decision to campaign on immigration have created a political earthquake, says Cas Mudde of the University of Georgia

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The Guardian - UK

Far-right party set to win most seats in Dutch elections, exit polls show

Geert Wilders’ anti-Islam Party for Freedom predicted to win 35 seats in 150-seat parliament

The Guardian - UK

European far right celebrates as exit poll puts Wilders’ party in front – as it happened

Voters cast ballots until 9pm in elections that could set country on different course after Mark Rutte’s four consecutive governments

Al Jazeera

Dutch election: Anti-Islam populist Wilders set for gains, exit poll says

Knife-edge election set to shake up Dutch politics after Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s record 13-year stint in power.

France 24

Will Dutch voters elect their first female prime minister?

Surveys have fluctuated wildly in the run-up to election day, but observers believe that whichever party wins the most seats in this Wednesday's parliamentary elections in the Netherlands may need support from at least three other parties to govern. Dilan Yesilgoz, leader of the centre-right VVD party and successor to…

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The Independent UK

The top contenders to lead the Netherlands, from a former refugee to an anti-Islam populist

No fewer than 26 political parties are seeking a share of the 150 seats in the lower house of parliament in the Netherlands' general election Wednesday

The Guardian - UK

Netherlands set for first new prime minister in 13 years as voters head to polls

Polls open for general election in the Netherlands, with four parties – ranging from left to far right – vying to take most votes

The Independent UK

Dutch political leaders campaign on final day before general election that will usher in new leader

Dutch political leaders are seeking support from undecided voters in frantic campaigning on the eve of a general election

The Guardian - UK

Final day of campaigning for Dutch politicians as election nears – as it happened

The country’s six main party leaders confronted each other in Rotterdam on Monday night in a TV debate

The Guardian - UK

Dutch party leaders clash in TV debate as election nears

Frans Timmermans, Geert Wilders and Pieter Omtzigt among those competing for votes in six-way race

The Guardian - UK

Far-right Party for Freedom makes gains in poll ahead of Netherlands election

Leftwing parties urge people to vote tactically to curb potential late surge by Geert Wilders’ party

The Guardian - UK

Dutch parties vie for voters with no faith in government after string of scandals

A benefits fraud affair and claims of institutional racism are among issues that led to crisis of trust before this week’s general election

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