In a stunning political upset, Geert Wilders, the far-right, anti-Islam populist, has secured a massive parliamentary election victory in the Netherlands. This triumph is reported as one of the most significant in Dutch politics since World War II. It not only positions Wilders to lead talks for a new ruling coalition but also raises the possibility of him becoming the country's first hard-right prime minister.
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00:00 In a stunning political development geared to Wilders, the far-right anti-Islam populist
00:11 has secured a massive parliamentary election victory in the Netherlands.
00:16 This triumph is reported as one of the most significant in Dutch politics since World
00:20 War II.
00:21 It not only positions Wilders to lead talks for a new ruling coalition, but also raises
00:26 the possibility of him becoming the country's first hard-right prime minister.
00:36 The exit polls published by national broadcasters indicate that Wilders' party for freedom won
00:42 an impressive 35 seats in the 150-seat lower house of parliament, which is more than double
00:47 the 17 seats won in the previous election.
00:51 The electoral success is attributed to Wilders' bold promises, including a referendum on Netherland's
00:56 EU membership, a complete halt to accepting asylum seekers and a push for migrant pushbacks
01:03 at Dutch borders.
01:04 Additionally, his agenda prominently features the de-Islamisation of the Netherlands, although
01:10 Wilders adopted a milder tone on Islam during his campaign.
01:14 Wilders, often compared to Donald Trump, envisions reclaiming Dutch nationalism and ending what
01:20 he refers to as the asylum tsunami.
01:22 However, the path to realising his vision involves forming a coalition government, which
01:27 is a challenging prospect as mainstream parties are hesitant to align with him.
01:32 Despite this, the magnitude of Wilders' victory strengthens his negotiating position, and
01:37 he has called on other parties to engage constructively in coalition talks.
01:41 Throughout his career, Wilders has been a firebrand known for his harsh rhetoric against
01:47 Islam, the EU and migrants.
01:50 However, in the final weeks of the campaign, he adopted a more conciliatory tone, vowing
01:55 to be a prime minister for all Dutch citizens.
01:58 This shift earned him the nickname 'Geert Milders', showing a nuanced approach aimed
02:03 at broadening his appeal.
02:05 Geert Milders' resounding victory marks a turning point in Dutch politics and adds a
02:10 new dimension to the evolving political landscape in Europe.
02:14 The broader implications of this electoral outcome resonate across the continent, where
02:20 populist and hard-right movements continue to reshape the political narrative in various
02:24 EU member nations.
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