Election Shock In The Netherlands. Geert Wilders' PVV Party Wins The Most Seats

DW: Geert Wilders: Far-right populist wins big in Dutch election

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.

With 98% of the votes counted on Thursday, Geert Wilders' far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) won 37 of the 150 seats in the Dutch parliament.

The populist party was well ahead of a joint Labor-Green bloc with 25 seats and the conservative People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) of outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte with 24 seats.

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WNU Editor: The affordability crisis is what propelled Geert Wilders and his Party for Freedom (PVV) to their showing in these elections. But they only won 37 of 150 seats. He will still need to form a coalition government with some of the other parties to effectively govern.

Update: We shall see .... Geert Wilders is just the start of Europe’s Right-wing wave (Unherd).

Election Shock In The Netherlands. Geert Wilders' PVV Party Wins The Most Seats

In a political shift to the far right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins big in Dutch election -- AP

Dutch far-right firebrand Wilders courts rivals after shock victory in legislative elections -- France 24

Geert Wilders aims to become Dutch PM after shock election win -- The Guardian

Dutch far-right leader's party gains most seats in shock election win -- Axios

Geert Wilders' victory in Netherlands election spooks Europe -- BBC

Europe reels as far-right Wilders tops Dutch election poll -- DW

Geert Wilders is the EU’s worst nightmare -- Politico

Wilders and the PVV: What do they stand for? -- France 24

Tax, healthcare, immigration: why Dutch people voted for Geert Wilders -- The Guardian

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