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Dutch Populist Leader Doubles Down on Anti-Moroccan Remark

Dutch Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders refuses to apologize for leading a racist chant.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 22, 2014December 1, 2021

Europe’s “Tea Parties” Would Appal Their American Counterparts

Europe’s populists share Americans’ resentment, but are to their left on economic policy.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 12, 2014November 10, 2021

Danish Nationalists Reject Alliance with Dutch, French

Without the Danish People’s Party, nationalists in France and the Netherlands lack enough allies.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 15, 2013October 25, 2019

Dutch, French Nationalists to Jointly Contest Election

Both oppose the European Union and Muslim immigration, but the Dutch are socially liberal.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 2, 2013January 1, 2020

Dutch Anti-Islam Politician Taps Into Resurgent Nationalism

Geert Wilders frames his opposition to both Europe and immigration as part of a nationalist campaign.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 13, 2013December 1, 2021

Dutch Budget Talks Fail, Elections Likely

Nationalists pull out of budget talks with the ruling parties in the Netherlands.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 21, 2012January 2, 2020

The Polarization of Dutch Politics

After years of consensus politics, the left and right in the Netherlands are far apart.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 3, 2011October 24, 2019

Fear of Change Propels Populists to Power

Anti-immigration movements are on the rise, but there may be more to their success than Islam.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 13, 2010October 25, 2019

Political Right Forms Coalition in Netherlands

The Christian Democrats and liberals form a government with support from the Islamophobic Freedom Party.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 30, 2010January 2, 2020

Dutch Voters Swing to the Right

Liberals and nationalists emerged as the largest political parties in the Netherlands.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 10, 2010October 24, 2019

Political Uncertainty in the Netherlands

After the next parliamentary elections, the only viable option may be a minority government.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 12, 2010October 24, 2019

Right Wing on the Rise in Dutch Elections

Local elections show the nationalist Freedom Party and the right-wing liberals on the rise.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 3, 2010October 24, 2019

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