Islamophobic Dutch leader Geert Wilders seeks to form government after election victory

Far-right populist leader Geert Wilders is all set to form a coalition government after a dramatic election victory.
Geert is openly anti-Islam and anti-EU, with aims to take the country out of the Union and banning the Quran. He also wants restrictions on asylum and immigration.

Against all predictions, Wilders’ party PVV won 37 out of 150 seats on Wednesday, well ahead of 25 for a joint Labour/Green ticket and 24 for the conservative People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) of outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

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— Geert Wilders (@geertwilderspvv) November 23, 2023

Talks for the formation of a coalition will follow in the coming months. “I would be very happy to become the Dutch prime minister, of course,” Wilders told party members who welcomed him with champagne and cake, adding that he was willing to negotiate.

It is predicted that he will have to compromise on his motives because the other parties may not agree to the anti-islam and anti-EU demands.
Wilders’ victory has caused shockwaves all across Europe, sending a message to all populist leaders across the continent that “a new Europe is possible”.