Geert Wilders

Far-right Dutch party drops polls hopeful for praising revisionist

The Hague - Muslimchronicle

Far-right Dutch MP Geert Wilders Friday withdrew a leading candidate for his Freedom Party (PVV) in next year's local elections after he praised British historian David Irving, who was briefly jailed for denying the Holocaust. Geza Hegedus, who headed the PVV's list for seats in the Rotterdam council, wished Irving a happy birthday on his Facebook page earlier this yearRead more

Appeal in far-right Dutch MP's discrimination case set for May

The Hague - Muslimchronicle

Firebrand anti-Islam Dutch political Geert Wilders will return to court in May to appeal against his 2016 conviction for discrimination, judges ruled Thursday. But they rejected the defence request for other witnesses to be called. These included Prime Minister Mark Rutte and other former ministers, the Dutch broadcaster NOS said. "The substantive hearing will start on May 17, 2018. TheRead more

French, Italian bonds boosted by Dutch defeat for populists

Amsterdam - Arab Today

French and Italian bonds jumped as Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s Liberals easily beat off an election challenge from the Freedom Party of Geert Wilders, boosting optimism that a rising tide of populism across the euro region can be stemmed. French bonds gained a fourth day, with 10-year yields dropping below 1 percent for the first time in a week.Read more

Dutch PM Rutte on course for big victory over far-right Wilders

Amsterdam - Arab Today

The Netherlands’ center-right Prime Minister Mark Rutte was on course for a resounding victory over anti-Islam and anti-EU Geert Wilders in an election on Wednesday, offering huge relief to other EU governments facing a wave of nationalism. “It appears that the VVD will be the biggest party in the Netherlands for the third time in a row,” a beaming RutteRead more

VVD Party wins Most Seats According to Exit Polls

The Hague - Arab Today

Early results in the Dutch election are showing Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) has won 31 out of the 150 seats available and it’s enough to put them in the lead. The three parties nearest to them have each won 19 seats and include Geert Wilders’ Party for Freedom (PVV), the Christian Democrats andRead more

Dutch vote in key elections as farright slips

The Hague - Arab Today

Millions of Dutch voters were going to the polls Wednesday in key elections overshadowed by a blazing diplomatic row with Turkey, with all eyes on the fate of far-right MP Geert Wilders. Following last year's shock Brexit vote, and Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential polls, the Dutch general elections are seen as a litmus test of the strengthRead more

Turkey dispute timing could be plus for Dutch PM Mark Rutte

Turkey - Arab today

Just days away from a national election in which he hopes to secure a third term in office, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte did not want to be seen as backing down to Turkish threats. Rutte enraged Ankara by refusing to let Turkey's foreign minister land in the Netherlands on Saturday and denying the country's family and social policiesRead more

US Congressman’s tweet on Geert Wilders sparks social media backlash

Washington – Arab Today

Senior Republican Congressman Steve King has sparked severe criticism on social media after posting a comment regarding far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders. In his tweet, Congreeman King said that “Wilders understands that culture and demographics are our destiny”, adding that “We can't restore our civilization with somebody else’s babies”. According to a BBC news report, Congressman Steve King is knownRead more

Moroccans in the Spotlight as Dutch Election Looms

Toronto - Arab Today

Even as Geert Wilders, leader of Dutch far-right political Party for Freedom(PVV), falters in the polls, Dutch-Moroccans still find themselves at the centre of an unwanted spotlight in the final run up to the March 15 election, according to the BBC. Moroccans account for just 2 percent of the Dutch population. Even so PVV leader, Geert Wilders, has laid theRead more