
New Dutch Coalition Says Will Focus On Migration—Conservatives Are Sceptical
The establishment parties produced the crises dominating Dutch politics. Why should they now be trusted to resolve them?

The establishment parties produced the crises dominating Dutch politics. Why should they now be trusted to resolve them?

The lawmakers said the right-wing nationalist party lost the election “because Wilders had lost interest.”

Party leader Geert Wilders said he was surprised by the move and insisted that agreement on the party’s course had already been reached.

Prime ministers, MEPs and prominent conservative politicians denounced the deal, saying it will not only burden European taxpayers but will also have no impact on ending the war.

Rob Jetten admits forming a stable coalition will be difficult after his narrow election victory left Dutch politics deeply divided.

Geert Wilders says Islamists are able to enter our countries “without a trace.”

Even before the final results were known, GroenLinks-PvdA party leader Frans Timmermans announced his resignation. It was not a minute too soon.

Even establishment publications accept that time out of power will aid the PVV’s long-term comeback.

The main campaign issues have been immigration and the housing crisis in the Netherlands.

The campaign is polarised between defending the progressive consensus and growing fatigue over the migration crisis.