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Netherlands

Geert Wilders cancels events after security scare

The Dutch secret service says a security agent of Moroccan background has been suspended on suspicion of leaking details to a criminal organisation.

23/02/2017

Netherlands

Dutch politician Geert Wilders calls Moroccans "scum"

Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders has launched his election campaign by referring to Moroccans as "scum". Wilders was campaigning in a multi-ethnic district near Rotterdam, which is a stronghol

18/02/2017

Netherlands

Far-right Wilders leads polls vowing to close Dutch borders

Wilders leads the polls ahead of Dutch election

14/02/2017

Netherlands

Wilders to appeal discrimination conviction

Judges have found the Dutch lawmaker guilty of discrimination against Moroccans. However, the ruling carries no punishment.

09/12/2016

Netherlands

Geert Wilders blasts 'political trial' over rally call for fewer Moroccans

The leader of the Dutch Freedom Party (PVV) has denied being racist at his incitement trial in Amsterdam.

24/11/2016

Netherlands

Geert Wilders faces fine for hate speech

Dutch prosecutors have demanded the anti-immigration politician Geert Wilders be fined 5000 euros for hate speech and discrimination, though no jail sentence is being…

17/11/2016

Netherlands

Hate speech trial of far-right politician Wilders will go ahead

A Dutch court ruled on Friday that prosecutors can pursue anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders over comments in which he led a roomful of supporters in chanting that they wanted “fewer” Moroccans in th

14/10/2016

Netherlands

UN human rights chief blasts Western 'demagogues'

Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein accuses prominent Western politicians of peddling fear and hate in the same way as Islamist extremists.

06/09/2016

Netherlands

Dutch MP hands out defence spray against "Islamic testosterone bombs"

Dutch, far-right, anti-immigration MP Geert Wilders has handed out self-defence sprays containing red paint. The stunt, he says, is to help fearful

24/01/2016

Netherlands

Geert Wilders scoops politician award for third time

The Eurosceptic and anti-immigration MP Geert Wilders has been named politician of the year in a TV poll. He scooped 25 percent of the 37,000 votes

14/12/2015

Germany

Anti-Islam group PEGIDA invites far-right figure Geert Wilders to rally

It is attracting fewer demonstrators than in the past, but the German anti-Islam group PEGIDA is making new attempts to revive itself. Several

06/04/2015

Netherlands

Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders to face trial for inciting hatred against Moroccans

The Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders is due to be prosecuted over allegations he incited racial hatred against Moroccans during an election

18/12/2014

World News

Treason, poaching and unlikely allies - meet the new eurosceptic landscape

27/06/2014

World News

Le Pen, Wilders fail to put together far-right group in European parliament

24/06/2014

World News

How the European elections could redesign the Eurosceptic landscape

10/04/2014

World

News+: Dutch pro-Europe parties claim victory

13/09/2012