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Dutch government collapses after Wilders quits coalition

The Dutch government collapsed today, most likely ushering in a snap election, after anti-Muslim politician Geert Wilders quit the right-wing coalition, accusing other parties of failing to back his tougher immigration policies.

World • 03 Jun

Geert Wilders presented the 26-page coalition agreement today

Dutch coalition govt wants 'strictest ever' asylum policy

The newly agreed Dutch coalition government has proposed what it called the "strictest ever" asylum policy, including an opt-out from European Union rules and vowed to examine moving its Israel embassy to Jerusalem.

Europe • 16 May 24

Geert Wilders pulled off a political earthquake last week with a shock election win (file pic)

Dutch talks in chaos as Wilders 'scout' quits

Far-right Dutch firebrand Geert Wilders has suffered a major blow, as his handpicked "scout" to oversee coalition talks quit over fraud allegations, throwing the fraught process into chaos before negotiations had even begun.

World • 28 Nov 23

Geert Wilders has vowed to halt immigration and block entrance of new members to the EU

Wilders seeks to form Dutch govt after election win

Dutch anti-EU far-right populist Geert Wilders will start looking for coalition partners after a massive election win that is set to have wide repercussions in the Netherlands and Europe.

World • 23 Nov 23

Mark Rutte's VVD Party has won the most seats according to the first exit poll

Exit poll gives Dutch PM Rutte lead over Wilders

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's VVD Party won the most seats in parliamentary elections, according to a first exit poll published by national broadcaster NOS.

World • 16 Mar 17

Geert Wilders seeks to postpone ESM ratification

Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders has filed a lawsuit aimed at postponing the Dutch parliament's ratification of Europe's permanent bailout fund, the European Stability Mechanism.

News • 23 May 12

Geert Wilders and Prime Minister Mark Rutte last month

Dutch PM Mark Rutte submits resignation

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has tendered his government's resignation to Queen Beatrix after the collapse of a parliamentary partnership with a far-right party.

News • 23 Apr 12

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