Geert Wilders Isn’t Really Interested in Governing
The Dutch Freedom Party leader has gone out of his way to avoid the hard work of government.
Freedom Party (Netherlands)
Netherlands’ Wilders Loses Support to Christian Democrats, Socialists
Dutch Freedom Party voters are defecting to what may look like opposite ends of the political spectrum.
Invisible and Unhinged, Wilders Loses Support in Netherlands
Geert Wilders shuns debate with other parties, who accuse him of hiding behind slogans.
Dutch Freedom Party Leader Cancels Second Election Debate
Dutch nationalist party leader Geert Wilders withdraws from a debate after its organizers interview his brother.
Dutch Parties Tried to Co-opt Populists and Failed
The Dutch right’s failed collaboration with the Freedom Party is a warning to conservatives.
Nativist Freedom Party Draws Support from Dutch Periphery
The Netherlands’ outer provinces aren’t destitute, but they do feel left behind.
Wilders’ Negativity an Opportunity for Optimist Rutte
The Dutch prime minister has more faith in his country than Freedom Party voters.
Netherlands’ Wilders Attacks Court After Discrimination Verdict
The controversial anti-Islam politician calls the legitimacy of Dutch courts into question.
Echoes of Clinton-Trump Contest in the Netherlands
The Netherlands’ Mark Rutte is similar to Hillary Clinton, Geert Wilders to Donald Trump.
Immigration, Ukraine Treaty Boost Dutch Nationalists
The Freedom Party’s rise in the polls reveals widespread dissatisfaction in the Netherlands.
Netherlands’ Wilders Rises as Immigration Concerns Mount
The Freedom Party leader capitalizes on fears that immigration is changing Dutch society.
Dutch, French Nationalists to Form Euroskeptic Bloc
Marine Le Pen and Geert Wilders finally find enough allies to form a bloc in Strasbourg.
Euroskeptic Bloc Has Failed: Dutch Freedom Party Leader
Geert Wilders calls a deal with the Polish Congress of the New Right “a bridge too far.”
Pro- And Anti-EU Parties Win Dutch Election
The Euroskeptic Freedom Party and the pro-European liberal Democrats are projected to win most seats.
Euroskeptics Win Election in France, Lose in Netherlands
Marine Le Pen is building her party into a national force. Geert Wilders’ future is in doubt.