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Populist Wilders wins in Dutch election

Headline from The Columbian, from the development of Nov 22, 2023

Newest development Nov 24, 2023 · 2 reports‘It’s scary’: residents in Rotterdam reflect on Geert Wilders’ election win

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders said Thursday that he is ready to join the next Dutch coalition government after he surged to a huge election victory that marked a stunning

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  1. Names this update

    Populist Wilders wins in Dutch election

    Headline from The Columbian ·

  2. Newest

    ‘It’s scary’: residents in Rotterdam reflect on Geert Wilders’ election win

    Headline from The Guardian ·

Reports & sources

67 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Times

    Far-Right Icon Predicted to Win Dutch Elections (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The party of Geert Wilders, a longtime political provocateur with a history of antipathy toward immigrants and Islam, held a wide lead, according to exit polls. The result could send shock waves through Europe.

  2. The Boston Globe

    Exit poll says Dutch anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins most votes with a landslide margin (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The result puts him in line to lead talks to form a new ruling coalition and possibly become the country’s prime minister at a time of political upheaval through much of Europe.

  3. France 24

    Far-right Geert Wilders’ party leads Dutch election, says exit poll (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    The far-right, anti-Islam party of firebrand politician Geert Wilders has won the Dutch election, exit polls suggested Wednesday, a political earthquake that will be felt far beyond the country's borders.

  4. The Guardian

    Far-right party set to win most seats in Dutch elections, exit polls show (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Geert Wilders’ anti-Islam Party for Freedom predicted to win 35 seats in 150-seat parliament

  5. Courthouse News Service

    Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders heading for a massive win in Netherlands in a shock for Europe (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    Wilders’ election program includes calls for a referendum on the Netherlands leaving the EU, a total halt to accepting asylum-seekers and migrant pushbacks at Dutch borders.

  6. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    In a shock for Europe, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders records a massive win in Dutch elections (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders won a huge victory in Dutch elections, according to a near complete count of the vote early Thursday, in a stunning lurch to the far right for a nation once famed as a beacon of tolerance.

  7. UPI

    Far right Wilders wins 'massive' and 'shocking' Dutch election (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    The anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders has been elected the next Dutch Prime Minister in what observers said is one of the biggest political upsets in Europe since WWII.

  8. The Guardian

    European far-right leaders celebrate Geert Wilders’ party leading Dutch election exit polls (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    ‘Parties like ours are coming all over Europe!’ says Belgian far-right leader, as PVV predicted to win 35 seats

  9. France 24

    Far-right Wilders woos rivals after 'monster' Dutch vote win (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Far-right firebrand Geert Wilders faced an uphill struggle Thursday to woo rivals for a coalition government after a "monster victory" in Dutch elections that shook the Netherlands and Europe.

  10. The Guardian

    The Guardian view on the Dutch election: Europe must learn from a lurch to the far right | Editorial (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Editorial: Geert Wilders’ unforseen victory will not necessarily make him prime minister. But it is another wake-up call for progressive parties across the continent

  11. NBC Chicago

    In political shift to the far right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders records a massive win in Dutch elections (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders won a huge victory in Dutch elections, according to a near complete count of the vote early Thursday, in a stunning lurch to the far right for a nation once famed as a beacon of tolerance.

  12. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Dutch populist on track to win election (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    Far-right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders was headed for a landslide victory Wednesday in the Dutch election, according to an exit poll, in a result that is bound to send shock waves through Europe.

  13. The Boston Globe

    In political shift to the far right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins big in Dutch elections (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders won a huge victory in Dutch elections, according to a near complete count of the vote early Thursday, in a stunning lurch to the far right for a nation once famed as a beacon of tolerance.

  14. NBC Chicago

    Far-right anti-Islam candidate clinches shock Dutch election win. Here's what comes next (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Uncertainty remains about whether Geert Wilders will be able to form a coalition with parties that previously vowed not to work with him.

  15. Voice of America

    Dutch Election Winner Geert Wilders Is Anti-Islam firebrand Known as The Dutch Donald Trump (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Now Geert Wilders has won a massive victory in a Dutch election and is in pole position to form the next governing coalition and possibly become the Netherlands' next prime minister

  16. The Guardian

    Dutch election results put Geert Wilders’ far-right party in lead | First Thing (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    European far-right leaders celebrate success of Wilders’ Party for Freedom, which has won 37 seats. Plus, welcome to the world of gossip surveillance

  17. Wyoming Public Media

    Party of far-right populist set for stunning victory in Dutch election (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    Geert Wilders, who has made a name for himself through his anti-Islam and anti-European Union rhetoric, appears to be in the lead in the Netherlands' election with the most parliamentary seats.

  18. The Guardian

    Dutch Muslims fearful for future after ‘shocking’ election results (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Scale of Netherlands vote for Geert Wilders’ far-right party and its anti-Islam policies causes concern over rights and safety

  19. Deadline

    Populist Anti-Islam Politician Geert Wilders Achieves Shock Win In Dutch Elections (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Controversial, far-right politician Geert Wilders could be on track to become the Netherlands’ next prime minister following a surprise victory in general elections overnight. Preliminary figures s…

  20. Deutsche Welle

    Geert Wilders: Far-right populist wins big in Dutch election – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    With almost all votes counted, Geert Wilders' far-right PVV party is well ahead of its closest rival. The anti-Islam populist has vowed to form a government.

  21. CBS News

    Geert Wilders, a far-right anti-Islam populist, wins big in Netherlands elections (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Geert Wilders won on a platform that included a call for an EU membership referendum, a halt to accepting asylum-seekers and the "de-Islamization" of the Netherlands.

  22. Washington Examiner

    'Dutch Donald Trump' Geert Wilders wins landslide election in Netherlands (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The party of Dutch populist Geert Wilders won a landslide victory in an election that is expected to mark a rightward shift for the Netherlands.

  23. Los Angeles Times

    Exit poll says Dutch anti-Islam populist wins most votes with a landslide margin (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    An exit poll says the far-right and anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders is headed for a landslide parliamentary election victory in the Netherlands.

  24. Voice of America

    Dutch ‘Trump’ Struggles to Form Government After Shock Election Win (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Geert Wilders’ populist, anti-migrant campaign has drawn comparisons with the former US president

  25. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    In a political shift to the far right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins big in Dutch election (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    The result is sending shockwaves through Europe

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