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LauraNorderr Thu 23-Nov-23 10:44:20

While we can’t voice concerns over a growing population and a shrinking infrastructure without facing cries of racism, xenophobia and lack of compassion some will turn to the right out of frustration.
Open discussion and serious solutions may help to bring back balance.

Whitewavemark2 Thu 23-Nov-23 10:33:49

Galaxy

Because large sections of the population dont agree with the prevailing narrative on immigration and other issues.

Yes I guessed that was the reason, but it is a shame that they have turned to such an extremist.

Galaxy Thu 23-Nov-23 10:30:03

Because large sections of the population dont agree with the prevailing narrative on immigration and other issues.

GrannyGravy13 Thu 23-Nov-23 10:28:13

His party PVV has won 37 out of 150 seats in the Dutch Parliament, double that of the last election.

Whitewavemark2 Thu 23-Nov-23 10:22:43

I don’t know as I have not been keeping up. But worrying for lots of reasons.

Wilder has been on the fringe for a long time though.

maddyone Thu 23-Nov-23 10:20:25

Holland have voted into parliament Geert Wilders, a politician of the hard right.
Why has this happened?