World Oct 30 Tight Dutch election finishes with tie between Wilders’ far-right party and centrist D66 By Mike Corder, Molly Quell, Associated Press
World Jun 04 What to know about the Dutch government in turmoil and what happens next The government, with limited powers, now has to lead the country for months before new elections and during what could — again — be protracted talks to cobble together a new coalition in the fragmented Dutch political landscape after the… By Mike Corder, Associated Press
World Jun 03 Far-right leader Geert Wilders throws Dutch politics into turmoil by pulling party from ruling coalition Populist far-right lawmaker Geert Wilders has plunged Dutch politics into turmoil Tuesday by withdrawing his party’s ministers from the ruling coalition in a dispute over a crackdown on migration. By Mike Corder, Associated Press
World Mar 13 Far-right politician Geert Wilders says he lacks enough coalition support to become Dutch prime minister While it now looks like Wilders will not lead the government, he and his Party for Freedom will remain the driving force behind the administration after sweeping to a stunning victory in the Nov. 22 elections. By Mike Corder, Associated Press
World Nov 24 Former Netherlands ruling party won’t join new government after far-right win The Party for Freedom, or PVV, led by veteran anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders, won 37 seats in the 150-seat lower house on Wednesday, indicating a seismic shift to the right for the Netherlands. By Mike Corder, Associated Press
Nov 22 Polls say anti-Islam and far-right populist Geert Wilders heading for shocking win in Netherlands By Mike Corder, Raf Casert, Associated Press An exit poll says the far-right and anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders is heading for a massive parliamentary election victory. Continue reading
Mar 16 Dutch reject far-right Geert Wilders in national election for prime minister By Ryan Connelly Holmes With record voter turnout, more than 80 percent of eligible Dutch voters cast ballots. Continue reading
Mar 15 Watch 6:04 News Wrap: Russian officials, hackers charged in Yahoo case By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, two Russian intelligence officers and two cyber hackers have been charged in a Yahoo data breach that compromised 500 million accounts. Also, the Federal Reserve announced that short-term interest rates are going up again, for… Continue watching
Mar 14 Watch 8:25 Dutch election will test far-right ardor in Europe By PBS News Hour One of Europe’s most divisive politicians is hoping to emulate President Trump’s anti-establishment victory at the polls in the Netherlands on Wednesday. Geert Wilders is an ardent nationalist running on anti-immigrant agenda who’s hoping to lead the way for others… Continue watching