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Far-right leader Geert Wilders abandons Dutch PM bid despite election victory

Headline from KRDO, on the newest of 2 developments

Populist firebrand Geert Wilders has conceded that he will not become the next prime minister of the Netherlands because his potential coalition backers have refused to back him.

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  1. Geert Wilders says he doesn’t have support of likely coalition partners to become Dutch premier

    Headline from Courthouse News Service ·

  2. Newest

    Far-right leader Geert Wilders abandons Dutch PM bid despite election victory

    Headline from KRDO ·

Reports & sources

12 articles, oldest first.

  1. Courthouse News Service

    Geert Wilders says he doesn’t have support of likely coalition partners to become Dutch premier (opens Courthouse News Service)

    Published

    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    The rise of the populist far right in a polarized political landscape has been underway for years in Europe but Wilders

  2. Voice of America

    Dutch Politician Wilders Says He Is Ready to Forgo Job of Prime Minister (opens Voice of America)

    Published

    Voice of America's feed description

    He's been in talks with potential allies since the November 22 election, but no agreement has been reached

  3. PBS NewsHour

    Far-right politician Geert Wilders says he lacks enough coalition support to become Dutch prime minister (opens PBS NewsHour)

    Published

    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    While it now looks like Wilders will not lead the government, he and his Party for Freedom will remain the driving force behind the administration after sweeping to a stunning victory in the Nov. 22 elections.

  4. The Guardian

    Geert Wilders gives up hope of being Dutch PM due to lack of support (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Leader of far-right Freedom party, whose party came first in election last year, was never able to get all partners in a potential coalition onboard

  5. New York Times

    Geert Wilders Says He Will Forgo Becoming Dutch Prime Minister (opens New York Times)

    Published

    New York Times's feed description

    Mr. Wilders, a hard-right icon, won the last elections decisively. His announcement may help facilitate the creation of a right-wing government in the Netherlands.

  6. KRDO

    Far-right leader Geert Wilders abandons Dutch PM bid despite election victory (opens KRDO)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    Populist firebrand Geert Wilders has conceded that he will not become the next prime minister of the Netherlands because his potential coalition backers have refused to back him.

  7. Fox News

    Geert Wilders voices frustration after giving up bid to become Dutch prime minister (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Geert Wilders, a lawmaker in the Netherlands, voiced frustration over relinquishing his bid for prime minister despite his party winning the most seats in the election.

  8. France 24

    Dutch far-right firebrand Wilders says he won't be prime minister despite election win (opens France 24)

    Published

    France 24's feed description

    Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders said Wednesday that he would not be prime minister despite his stunning election win in November, due to a lack of support across the political spectrum.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.