
The Netherlands: Post-Election Struggles Ahead
Rob Jetten admits forming a stable coalition will be difficult after his narrow election victory left Dutch politics deeply divided.

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

The Dutch election results set the stage for tough coalition negotiations between deeply divided parties.

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.

Islamic culture is increasingly restricting the freedom of others in the Netherlands, right-wing populist leaders say.

As his party leads the polls, the Freedom Party leader has resumed campaigning—despite recent jihadist terror plans.

It’s unclear if the PVV leader will resume his campaign before the parliamentary elections on October 29.

Right-wing anti-immigration FvD backtracked at the last minute and withdrew support from the motion.

The Dutch and Hungarian Patriots embody a movement aiming to turn rising conservative momentum into lasting political power.