Rutte Cautions Against Populist “Experiment” in Netherlands
The liberal prime minister rules out a pact with his Freedom Party rival, Geert Wilders.
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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.
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.
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.
Trump’s European Admirers Are Deluding Themselves
European nationalists see a kindred spirit. They shouldn’t get their hopes up.
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.
Euroskeptics Sympathetic as Greeks Vote Down Austerity
Euroskeptics see the Greek “no” as a vindication of their long-held doubts about the euro.
Dutch, French Nationalists to Form Euroskeptic Bloc
Marine Le Pen and Geert Wilders finally find enough allies to form a bloc in Strasbourg.
European Right is Allowing Putin’s Friends to Monopolize Anti-Islamism
By refusing to confront the problems of Islam, European leaders allow pro-Russian nationalism to flourish.
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.”
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.