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Timmermans and Wilders both celebrate on Dutch election night

Timmermans' GreenLeft-Labour alliance is set to win eight seats in the new European Parliament, while PVV and its leader Geert Wilders won seven.

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Polls predict majority of new Dutch MEPs to be far-right

Dutch candidates rally for the European elections amid concerns over the future of Europe, with polls suggesting potential far-right dominance.

Europe News

Who is Dick Schoof and why did Geert Wilders choose him as new PM?

Schoof's apparent lack of political experience starkly contrasts with that of his liberal predecessor, Mark Rutte, who has led the Netherlands since 2010 and played an influential role in the EU.

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Former spy chief expected to be new prime minister of the Netherlands

It has taken months of post-election negotiations to form a right-wing government.

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Dutch government veers sharply right after four-party coalition deal

When presenting the coalition agreement, PVV leader Geert Wilders said he is very much looking forward to the upcoming collaboration with NSC, BBB and the VVD. He also said that 'the sun will shine again in the Netherlands'.

Netherlands

Wilders strikes a deal to form new coalition in the Netherlands

Six months after winning the Dutch national elections, far-right anti-Islam leader Geert Wilders has agreed to form a four-party coalition.

Euronews Witness

What's behind the Netherlands' turn to the far-right?

Euronews International Correspondent Valérie Gauriat speaks with voters in the Netherlands to understand how the far-right PVV party secured a victory in the 2023 parliamentary elections.

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Euroviews. The far right is already part of the European mainstream

The far right is not ascendant in the sense that it is banging on the door. It is already in the room and occupying part of the furniture, Tom Junes writes.

Netherlands

Geert Wilders to find out today if he can become Netherlands' next PM

The Dutch far-right politician will need the support of other parties to form a new coalition government after winning the most seats in parliament at the country’s latest election.

Netherlands

Wilders ally overseeing first stage of Dutch coalition-building quits

Gom van Strien, a senator for Wilders' far-right Party for Freedom, was appointed last week to discuss possible coalitions with other parties.

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Dutch environmental groups 'shocked' by far-right election win

The far-right party PVV's election victory has raised fears over how it could impact the country’s climate ambitions.

Netherlands

Who is the populist anti-Islam 'Dutch Trump' Geert Wilders?

He has been charged with race-related crimes and needs 24/7 security protection because of all the death threats he receives.

Netherlands

5 things we learned from the Dutch election

This was the biggest win in the history of the far-right party lead by controversial anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders.

Netherlands

Exit poll puts far-right populist Wilders ahead in Dutch election

A victory for the man with peroxide hair would be a political earthquake - felt beyond the Netherlands' borders. Forming a government would also be complicated, with possible partners uncertain.

Netherlands

New Social Contract's Pieter Omtzigt vying for Dutch Prime Minister

New Social Contract (NSC) leader Pieter Omtzigt is offering Dutch voters an alternative at the polls. The veteran politician launched his party in August. He told Euronews reporter, Fernande van Tets, he is surprised by the sudden growth of the party.

Netherlands

Everything you need to know about the Dutch general election

As voters in the Netherlands go to the polls on 22 November, here's everything you need to know about the election.

Netherlands

Anne Frank House will be a polling station in upcoming Dutch election

The museum will be closed to tourists on 22 November, when it will open its doors to Dutch voters casting their ballots in the general election.

Netherlands

'He waved a burning torch': 1 in 4 Dutch politicians need protection

One in four Dutch MPs needs protection from threats. After the recent resignations of politicians, is Dutch democracy in danger?

Netherlands

Dutch PM Rutte says he's leaving politics after coalition collapse

Rutte said he would remain in office on an interim basis until the general election, which the Dutch electoral council says will not take place until mid-November at the earliest.

Netherlands

Why did the Dutch government collapse?

After 18 months in power, the Dutch four-party coalition government collapsed over bitter migration policy disputes.