Geert Wilders

• Geert Wilders, known as ‘Dutch Donald Trump,’ wins big in Netherlands election

  The far-right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders was headed for a massive parliamentary election victory Wednesday in one of the biggest political upsets in Dutch politics.

  World

  Nov 22, 2023
  
• Socialists win election in Spain but far-right Vox party makes large gains

  Right-wing populist and anti-migrant leaders across Europe celebrated Vox’s strong showing.

  Politics

  Nov 10, 2019
  
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• For 4 years, he sat with a Dutch party led by an anti-Islam activist. Now, he’s a Muslim

  Of Joram van Klaveren, anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders said, "it’s like a vegetarian going to work in a slaughterhouse.”

  Politics

  Feb 6, 2019
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• Amsterdam stabbing suspect believes Islam is insulted in the Netherlands: prosecutors

  The 19-year-old suspect is accused of stabbing two American tourists in an unprovoked attack. Prosecutors say the suspect's grievance was with Netherlands, and he didn't know his victims' identities.

  World

  Sep 3, 2018
• Muhammad cartoon contest cancelled amid Muslim outcry

  Thousands of Pakistan’s hard-line Islamists dispersed peacefully after Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders cancelled a Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest.

  World

  Aug 31, 2018
• Why Muslims are livid over a Muhammad cartoon contest in the Netherlands

  An anti-Islam politician in the Netherlands has upset the Muslim world with a cartoon contest to draw the Prophet Muhammad.

  World

  Aug 30, 2018
• Roy Green: Where populism meets democratic rights

  I suspect Canadians are just as ready as Americans were Nov. 8, 2016, to shock experts and their expectations.

  Dec 9, 2017
• Mark Rutte beats ‘Dutch Donald Trump’ Geert Wilders in Netherlands election

  Dutch center-right Prime Minister Mark Rutte fought off the challenge of anti-Islam and anti-EU rival Geert Wilders to score an election victory that was hailed across Europe Thursday.

  Politics

  Mar 15, 2017
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• Dutch politician Jesse Klaver downplays comparison to Canadian PM Justin Trudeau

  The comparisons between Dutch politician Jesse Klaver and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau keep pouring in.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2017
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• Dutch MPs approve burka ban in most public spaces

  Women would be prohibited from wearing face-covering garments in places like schools and hospitals.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 30, 2016