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Far-right Dutch election winner Wilders wants to be prime minister, promises to respect constitution
Far-right lawmaker Geert Wilders says he wants to be prime minister for “all Netherlanders,” and has pledged that he will ensure his policies adhere to the country’s constitution.
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Dutch official says Geert Wilders and 3 other party leaders should discuss forming a new coalition
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A new Dutch parliament has been sworn in after Wilders’ victory in the national election 2 weeks ago
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Dutch plans to tackle climate change are in doubt after the election victory of a far-right party
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Preliminary Dutch government talks delayed as official seeking coalitions says he needs more time
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Dutch election winner Wilders taps former center-left minister to look at possible coalitions
Far-right Dutch election winner Geert Wilders has tapped a former minister from the center-left Labor Party to investigate possible coalitions.
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Wilders ally overseeing first stage of Dutch coalition-building quits over fraud allegation
A party ally of far-right Dutch election winner Geert Wilders has quit his role in the building of a new governing coalition over a fraud allegation.
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The Netherlands’ longtime ruling party says it won’t join a new government following far-right’s win
The process of forming a new government for the Netherlands after a far-right party’s election victory is underway.
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Europe’s far-right populists buoyed by Wilders’ win in Netherlands, hoping the best is yet to come
Geert Wilders provided a major boost to Europe’s far-right populists with his election win in the Netherlands.
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Dutch election winner Geert Wilders is an anti-Islam firebrand known as the Dutch Donald Trump
He’s been called the Dutch Donald Trump. He’s been threatened with death countless times by Islamic extremists, convicted of insulting Moroccans and the British government once banned him from entering the country.
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In a political shift to the far right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins big in Dutch election
The party of an anti-Islam, anti-migration politician is heading for a massive parliamentary election victory in the Netherlands.
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Dutch election winner Geert Wilders is an anti-Islam firebrand known as the Dutch Donald Trump
He’s been called the Dutch Donald Trump. He’s been threatened with death countless times by Islamic extremists, convicted of insulting Moroccans and the British government once banned him from entering the country.
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The top contenders to lead the Netherlands, from a former refugee to an anti-Islam populist
No fewer than 26 political parties are seeking a share of the 150 seats in the lower house of parliament in the Netherlands’ general election Wednesday.
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In a shock for Europe, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders records a massive win in Dutch elections
The far-right and anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders is heading for a massive parliamentary election victory.
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Potential kingmaker in Dutch coalition talks comes out against anti-Islam firebrand Wilders
The center-right lawmaker who could become a kingmaker in coalition talks after next week’s Dutch elections said he has fundamental differences with anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders.
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Dutch court sentences ex-Pakistani cricketer to 12 years over reward for death of far-right lawmaker
A Dutch court has sentenced a former Pakistani cricketer to 12 years in prison over allegations that he had offered a reward for the death of firebrand anti-Islam Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders.
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Dutch prosecutors demand 12-year sentence for Pakistani cricketer for call to kill lawmaker Wilders
Dutch prosecutors have demanded a 12-year prison sentence for a former Pakistan cricketer accused of incitement to kill firebrand anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders.
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Dutch parties make last push for votes in general election
AMSTERDAM (AP) — The leaders of the top eight parties in the Dutch general election made a final pitch for votes Tuesday night in a televised debate on the eve of the last day of voting in the coronavirus-affected national election.
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Dutch government criticized for late start to vaccinations
The Dutch government has come under heavy criticism from lawmakers over a COVID-19 vaccination plan that has the first shots scheduled to be administered on Wednesday.
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Turkey’s Erdogan sues Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker for insults
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is suing Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders after the anti-Islam politician posted a series of tweets against the Turkish leader, including one that described him as a “terrorist.”
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Twitter says hackers accessed Dutch politician’s inbox
LONDON (AP) — Twitter says an elected Dutch official was among 36 account holders whose direct message inboxes were accessed in a recent high-profile hack.
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Dutch prosecutors consider terror motive in tram shooting
UTRECHT, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch investigators probing the deadly tram shooting in the city of Utrecht sharpened their focus Tuesday on a possible extremist motive, as judicial authorities revealed that the main suspect was released from jail this month and faces a rape trial in July.
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Mixed picture for populist Wilders in Dutch local elections
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The right-wing populist party of anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders has gained footholds for the first time in dozens of municipalities across the Netherlands, but has struggled in some key cities, according to results broadcast Thursday.
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Analysis: Despite Le Pen’s loss, European populism lives on
PARIS (AP) — It’s a triple-whammy. The last six months have seen three European elections and three defeats for far-right populists.
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This is us: we are all those ‘babies’
“We can’t restore our civilization with somebody else’s babies.”
We invite Rep.
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Centrist European leaders celebrate Dutch election result
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Centrist European leaders congratulated Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte Thursday on an election victory seen as a repudiation of far-right populism in Europe as he looked ahead to what is likely to be a long process of talks to form a government.
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10 Things to Know for Thursday
1. TRUMP’S REVISED TRAVEL BAN PUT ON HOLD
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Dutch PM Rutte claims win over ‘wrong kind of populism’
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Wednesday claimed a dominating parliamentary election victory over anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders, who failed the year’s first litmus test for populism in Europe.
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The Latest: French leader hails Dutch victory over extremism
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Latest on the Dutch parliamentary election (all times local):
1:15 a.m.
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Rutte vs. Wilders puts Dutch elections in a stark light
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Amid unprecedented international attention, the Dutch go to the polls Wednesday in a parliamentary election that is seen as a bellwether for the future of populism in a year of crucial votes in Europe.
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Anti-Islam Dutch lawmaker fans flames from security bubble
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — With his flamboyant shock of blonde-dyed hair and fiery anti-Islam rhetoric, Dutch politician Geert Wilders comes across a man who doesn’t mind the limelight.
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With economy up, crime down, why are the Dutch discontented?
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The economy is up, unemployment is down and some Dutch prisons are so empty the government has been renting out cells.
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Muslim groups criticize Wilders’ ‘Moroccan scum’ comments
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Muslim organizations in the Netherlands on Sunday criticized disparaging comments about Moroccans made by anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders, but say they are just the latest in a long string of insults.
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European nationalists flaunt strength, buoyed by Trump win
KOBLENZ, Germany (AP) — European nationalist leaders came together Saturday in a show of strength at the start of a year of big election tests, celebrating Donald Trump’s inauguration as U.S. president and declaring themselves a realistic alternative to the continent’s governments.
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The Latest: Calls for 2nd referendum crash UK website
LONDON (AP) — The Latest on Britain’s historic vote to leave the European Union (all times local):
Tens of thousands want a do-over.
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