Dutch government announces ‘strictest asylum policy ever’

Netherlands will ask the European Commission for an opt-out on EU asylum and migration policies.

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Orbán isn’t as isolated as you think

The Hungarian leader has been able to build a coalition of like-minded allies who share his strategic goal — creating “a Europe of nation states.”

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Who is Dick Schoof? 8 things to know about the new Dutch PM 

Nicknamed ‘Tricky Dick’, the new head of the Netherlands’ far-right-led government is not afraid of bending the rules. 

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Geert Wilders grins: ‘The sun is going to shine again in the Netherlands’

Dutch coalition talks finally conclude, with The Hague now set for its most right-wing government in recent history.

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How Geert Wilders turned all corners of Dutch society into far right voters

The taboo of voting for populist, anti-immigration parties is fading.

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Mark Rutte makes humblebrag pitch for NATO top job

Dutch PM has thrown his hat into the ring to become the next secretary-general — he just doesn’t want people to think he’s too eager.

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Geert Wilders’ coalition scout resigns over fraud scandal

Gom van Strien, who was tasked with identifying potential coalition partners, was accused of misdeeds by his former employer.

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Arab states condemn Wilders for push to relocate Palestinians to Jordan

Jordan, the Palestinian Authority and the Arab League criticize Dutch far-right politician who won this week’s election in the Netherlands.

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Dutch folks: how much do you think the results of #dutchelections2023 was influenced by the housing crisis in your beautiful country?
Rutte’s party won’t join Geert Wilders in Dutch coalition, new leader says

But VVD leader Dilan Yeşilgöz is willing to support a center-right government from the sidelines.

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