Dutch election: Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins dramatic victory
Posted on AllSides November 23rd, 2023
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Reuters
After 25 years in parliament, his Freedom party (PVV) is set to win 37 seats, well ahead of his nearest rival, a left-wing alliance.
"The PVV can no longer be ignored," he said. "We will govern."
His win has shaken Dutch politics and it will send a shock across Europe too.
But to fulfil his pledge to be "prime minister for everyone", he will have to persuade other parties to join him in a coalition. His target is 76 seats in the 150-seat parliament.
Mr Wilders, 60, harnessed widespread frustration...