Anti-Islam party -

Anti-Islam party makes dramatic gains in Dutch election

researcher14 years ago14 years ago02 mins

The national elections on June 9 saw major gains for the Netherland’s anti-immigration, anti-Islam Freedom Party (PVV). Led by provocative politician Geert Wilders, the party finished the vote as the third largest party with 24 parliamentary seats, the most dramatic gain of any party. Wilders claims that the total seats means that 1.5 million Dutch…

0 Shares

Anti-Islam party makes gains in Dutch local elections

researcher14 years ago14 years ago04 mins

News coverage of local elections in the Netherlands focuses on the gains made by right wing Freedom (PVV) Party. Led by controversial politician Geert Wilders, who is currently on trial for inciting hatred against Muslims, the party operates on an anti-immigration platform. It made major gains in the only two cities where it ran candidates,…

0 Shares