Political landslide in the Netherlands

“We want to govern”: right-wing populist Wilders Credit: ANP/Sipa USA/AAP Image
The Netherlands, known for its cosmopolitanism and liberal views, could soon be led by a far-right head of government. According to the current status of the electoral votes, the party of controversial right-wing populist Geert Wilders won the most votes in yesterday's parliamentary elections. The result could shake Europe, because Wilders wants - following the British example - to lead the Netherlands out of the EU. Dieter Herrmann, editor-in-chief of the newspaper DIE WOCHE IN AUSTRALIA, explains who Geert Wilders is:
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