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Freedom Party (Netherlands)

Geert Wilders

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.

Nick OttensMarch 11, 2017December 1, 2021

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.

Nick OttensMarch 9, 2017November 29, 2021
Geert Wilders

Invisible and Unhinged, Wilders Loses Support in Netherlands

Geert Wilders shuns debate with other parties, who accuse him of hiding behind slogans.

Nick OttensMarch 6, 2017December 1, 2021

Dutch Freedom Party Leader Cancels Second Election Debate

Dutch nationalist party leader Geert Wilders withdraws from a debate after its organizers interview his brother.

Nick OttensFebruary 19, 2017November 29, 2021
Geert Wilders

Dutch Parties Tried to Co-opt Populists and Failed

The Dutch right’s failed collaboration with the Freedom Party is a warning to conservatives.

Nick OttensFebruary 13, 2017December 1, 2021
Maastricht Netherlands

Nativist Freedom Party Draws Support from Dutch Periphery

The Netherlands’ outer provinces aren’t destitute, but they do feel left behind by the center.

Nick OttensFebruary 9, 2017November 5, 2021
Mark Rutte

Wilders’ Negativity an Opportunity for Optimist Rutte

The Dutch prime minister has more faith in his country than Freedom Party voters.

Nick OttensDecember 12, 2016November 11, 2021

Netherlands’ Wilders Attacks Court After Discrimination Verdict

The controversial anti-Islam politician calls the legitimacy of Dutch courts into question.

Nick OttensDecember 9, 2016December 1, 2021
Mark Rutte

Echoes of Clinton-Trump Contest in the Netherlands

The Netherlands’ Mark Rutte is similar to Hillary Clinton, Geert Wilders to Donald Trump.

Nick OttensOctober 4, 2016November 11, 2021

Immigration, Ukraine Treaty Boost Dutch Nationalists

The Freedom Party’s rise in the polls reveals widespread dissatisfaction in the Netherlands.

Nick OttensJanuary 24, 2016December 1, 2021

Netherlands’ Wilders Rises as Immigration Concerns Mount

The Freedom Party leader capitalizes on fears that immigration is changing Dutch society.

Nick OttensSeptember 21, 2015December 1, 2021

Dutch, French Nationalists to Form Euroskeptic Bloc

Marine Le Pen and Geert Wilders finally find enough allies to form a bloc in Strasbourg.

Nick OttensJune 16, 2015November 10, 2021

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.”

Nick OttensJune 24, 2014November 10, 2021

Pro- And Anti-EU Parties Win Dutch Election

The Euroskeptic Freedom Party and the pro-European liberal Democrats are projected to win most seats.

Nick OttensMay 23, 2014November 28, 2021

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.

Nick OttensMarch 26, 2014November 10, 2021

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