
Proposal: Netherlands Interest-Free Mortgages to Aid Muslim Homebuyers
DENK’s proposal—creating greater space for Islamic practices in Dutch politics—reflects the party’s broader compromises with Muslim voters.

DENK’s proposal—creating greater space for Islamic practices in Dutch politics—reflects the party’s broader compromises with Muslim voters.

The rise of Turkish-led, Muslim-dominated parties backed expressly by immigrant communities isn’t a phenomenon that’s confined to the Netherlands. Similar parties have cropped up in Sweden, Austria, Spain, France, Greece and Bulgaria.