Geert Wilders, the leader of the anti-immigration Freedom party, has gained attention in the Netherlands after Wednesday's election. Known for his distinctive platinum-blond hairstyle and aggressive anti-Islam rhetoric, Wilders is heading for power after 20 years as a political outlier. He has praised Putin's rule and criticized what he calls 'hysterical Russophobia' in Europe.
Another week, another new far-right figurehead. This time in the Netherlands , where Wednesday’s election brought a political shock that “catapulted Geert Wilders to the place he loves most to be: at the centre of attention”. Wilders is the leader of the anti-immigration Freedom party, “known for his distinctive platinum-blond hairstyle and his aggressive anti-Islam rhetoric”, and headed for power after 20 years as a political outlier.
Like other far-right leaders in Europe, Wilders has praised Putin’s rule, rallying against what he calls “hysterical Russophobia” on the continent
Far-Right Geert Wilders Netherlands Election Anti-Immigration Freedom Party Putin Russophobia
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Far-right party of Geert Wilders wins Dutch electionAlthough Geert Wilders, known as the 'Dutch Trump', appeared to have triumphed in the polls, it is not clear if he will be able to garner the necessary support for a broad enough coalition to form a workable government.
Read more »
Dutch general election: Geert Wilders declares 'no party can ignore us' after exit poll puts far-right party in frontIn his first reaction to the exit poll, the PVV leader said he wanted to form a government. Shocking news from the Netherlands of election triumph for Geert Wilders… exactly what we have started to fear for European elections next year…on social media, adding: “The next year is going to be pivotal for standing up for and defending our values - in London, in Europe and across the world”.
Read more »
England v Netherlands: Cricket World Cup 2023Over-by-over report: England are searching for a win over the Netherlands to end a five-match losing streak. Join our writers
Read more »
Ben Stokes century steers England to World Cup victory over NetherlandsBen Stokes hit 108 as England beat the Netherlands by 160 runs in Pune to restore their hopes of at least qualifying for the 2025 Champions Trophy
Read more »
Afghanistan breeze past Netherlands to keep World Cup hopes aliveAfghanistan kept their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup semi-finals alive after beating the Netherlands by seven wickets
Read more »