{"id":2106997,"date":"2023-11-24T10:23:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T15:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/anti-islam-candidate-geert-wilders-pulls-off-big-election-upset\/"},"modified":"2023-11-24T10:26:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T15:26:47","slug":"anti-islam-candidate-geert-wilders-pulls-off-big-election-upset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/anti-islam-candidate-geert-wilders-pulls-off-big-election-upset\/","title":{"rendered":"Geert Wilders, an anti-Islam candidate, achieves major election surprise"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fanti-islam-candidate-geert-wilders-pulls-off-big-election-upset%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2106997&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Anti-Islam Candidate Geert Wilders Pulls Off Big Election Upset<\/h2>\n<p>Geert Wilders, one of\u2063 Europe\u2019s most prominent critics of mass \u200cmigration, has achieved \u2064a surprising victory in\u2064 the Netherlands\u2019 elections. According to The Associated Press, Wilders\u2019\u2063 Party for \u200dFreedom is projected to win 37 seats in the \u2064Dutch House of Representatives, \u2063doubling their \u2064previous number \u200bof seats. \u200cWhile the party doesn&#8217;t hold an outright \u2064majority, it now has the most individual \u200bseats \u2062in the Dutch legislature. This victory marks a significant milestone for the Party \u200cfor Freedom, which gained traction in\u200b opinion polls \u200cleading\u200b up to the election.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Are the Dutch finally waking\u2062 up?<\/p>\n<p>We have general elections coming up next week and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/geertwilderspvv?\">@geertwilderspvv<\/a>\u2019s Party For Freedom (PVV) is\u2063 unexpectedly leading in the polls.<\/p>\n<p>The PVV is a nationalist, anti-immigration, populist party that has been demonized \u2064for over\u200c a decade.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tXc87dNULq\">pic.twitter.com\/tXc87dNULq<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Eva Vlaardingerbroek (@EvaVlaar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EvaVlaar\/status\/1725998583147606483?\">November 18, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Party for Freedom advocates for the de-Islamization of Europe and \u2064aims to significantly reduce migration from Islamic countries. Wilders has \u2064called for\u2063 the closure of\u2063 extremist mosques and Islamic schools, promoting alternatives that teach Dutch values of democracy and liberty. In a \u200cpost-election victory event,\u2063 Wilders \u2062expressed his determination to restrict asylum and immigration, stating that the Dutch people are fed up with the current \u2063situation. He \u2063believes that the \u200cNetherlands will regain its position as a leading nation.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Muhammad was a \u200brapist.<br \/>\nSo islam accommodates rapists.<\/p>\n<p>Erdogan is \u2062an islamist.<br \/>\nSo \u200bTurkey \u2064will accommodate rapists.<\/p>\n<p>Do\u200c you want that to happen in your country as well? Vote \u200dfor socialists or liberals \u2064or social\/christian-democrats.<br \/>\nAll betrayers of freedom.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2064 will STOP islam. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/s7VRNWJquX\">https:\/\/t.co\/s7VRNWJquX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u200d Geert Wilders (@geertwilderspvv) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/geertwilderspvv\/status\/1221220966778515461?\">January 25, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Wilders&#8217; party received the most \u2063votes from the 18-to-35-year-old demographic, as reported by \u200cthe Financial Times. However, in\u2063 order to form \u2064a coalition government, the Party for Freedom will need support \u2064from\u200b other parties. \u2064Wilders has instructed\u2063 his deputies to initiate negotiations with\u200d potential coalition partners. \u200dIf successful, Wilders could become the Netherlands&#8217; prime \u2064minister.<\/p>\n<p>If you \u200dexpect to see more\u200d right-wing victories in politics, cast your vote below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yes<\/li>\n<li>No<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><b>A Note from Our Staff:<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Did you \u2064know\u200b that 90 percent of advertisers will have nothing to do with The Western Journal? The liberal elites have put us on one of\u2063 their financial kill lists.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They did \u2064it because we\u2019ve told \u200dthe truth and spoken out against them \u2064for over a decade. 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But because we&#8217;re independent from the elites, we have to rely on readers\u200b like you.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Can we count on you for just a single <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">membership<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">? The cost of\u200b a month-long membership is less \u200cthan a single\u200c cup of Starbucks coffee. \u200bAnd, unlike \u2064with Starbucks, you can be 100 percent certain that every penny we spend goes toward fighting for traditional American values and against liberal elites.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Please <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>help us<\/b><\/a><b>  continue exposing\u2062 the truth. Please <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>join today<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thank \u2063you for reading The Western Journal!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/anti-islam-candidate-geert-wilders-pulls-off-big-election-upset\/\">Anti-Islam Candidate Geert Wilders Pulls Off Big Election Upset<\/a> appeared \u2062first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did Geert\u2062 Wilders and his Party for Freedom achieve a surprising victory in the Netherlands&#8217; elections?<\/h2>\n<p><span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We rely on the support of our readers to continue delivering independent, unbiased news and analysis. If you value our work, \u200bplease consider making a donation to help us survive and thrive\u2063 in this challenging media\u200b landscape.\u2062 Thank you \u2063for your\u2063 continued support.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Anti-Islam Candidate Geert Wilders\u200b Pulls \u2063Off Big Election Upset<\/h2>\n<p>Geert Wilders, one of Europe\u2019s most prominent critics of mass migration, has achieved a surprising victory in\u2064 the Netherlands\u2019 elections. According to The Associated Press, Wilders\u2019 \u2063Party for Freedom is projected to win 37 seats in the Dutch House of Representatives, doubling their previous number of seats. While the party \u2063doesn&#8217;t hold an outright majority,\u2064 it now has the most individual seats in the\u2062 Dutch legislature. This\u200b victory marks \u2064a significant milestone\u2064 for the Party for Freedom, which gained traction in opinion polls leading up to the election.<\/p>\n<p>The Party for Freedom advocates for the de-Islamization of \u2062Europe and aims to significantly reduce migration from Islamic\u200b countries. Wilders has called for the closure of extremist mosques and Islamic\u2064 schools, promoting alternatives that teach Dutch values\u2062 of democracy and liberty. In a post-election victory event, Wilders expressed his determination to restrict asylum and immigration, \u2064stating that the \u2064Dutch people \u200dare fed up with the current \u2064situation. He believes that\u200d the Netherlands\u2062 will\u2064 regain its position as a leading nation.<\/p>\n<p>Wilders&#8217; party received the most \u200cvotes from the 18-to-35-year-old demographic, as reported by the \u200cFinancial Times. However, in order to\u2062 form a coalition government, the Party for Freedom will\u200d need support from other parties. Wilders has instructed his\u200b deputies to initiate negotiations with potential coalition partners. If \u200bsuccessful, Wilders \u2064could become the Netherlands&#8217; prime minister.<\/p>\n<p>The success \u2062of Geert Wilders and his Party for \u2064Freedom\u200d raises important questions about \u200dthe political landscape in \u2062Europe. It reflects a growing \u2063sentiment among voters, particularly the younger\u2064 generation, that is concerned about issues related to immigration and the\u200d preservation of cultural identity. While some view \u200bWilders&#8217; anti-Islam stance and his proposed policies as divisive and\u200b discriminatory, others see him as a strong leader who is \u2064willing to address difficult questions and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jordans-red-line-one-thing-top-speaker-candidate-says-he-wont-cave-to-biden-on\/\" title=\"Jordan's firm stance: Top speaker contender refuses to yield to Biden.\">protect national interests<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The outcome of the Netherlands&#8217; elections also serves as a reminder of the political climate across Europe. Recent years have seen a rise in right-wing and populist movements, with leaders like Marine Le Pen in France and Matteo Salvini in Italy gaining significant support. These movements, which often prioritize national sovereignty and cultural\u2063 preservation, have tapped into\u2063 a growing sense\u2062 of disillusionment with\u200c traditional political establishments and the impact of globalization.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen how the election results in the Netherlands\u2063 will influence the\u200c broader political landscape in Europe. The rise of anti-Islam sentiment and \u200cthe push for stricter immigration \u2062policies may have implications beyond the Dutch \u2064borders, as other countries \u2062grapple with similar concerns and debates. The outcome of upcoming elections, such as those in France and Germany, will provide further insights into the prevailing sentiment \u200damong European voters.<\/p>\n<p>As the world \u200ccontinues to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/transgender-women-barred-from-competing-in-womens-international-cricket\/\" title=\"Transgender women barred from competing in women's international cricket\">face complex challenges<\/a>, from economic \u200cuncertainty to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/anti-islam-candidate-geert-wilders-pulls-off-big-election-upset\/\" title=\"Geert Wilders, an anti-Islam candidate, achieves major election surprise\">ongoing global\u200c health crisis<\/a>, \u2064the political landscape is evolving. It is crucial for individuals and institutions to \u2063engage\u2064 in informed and respectful discussions about the future of nations and the role\u200c of migration in shaping societies. Through dialogue and understanding, we can hope to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/md-gov-hogan-urges-biden-lawmakers-to-work-together-on-covid-19-relief-legislation\/\" title=\"Md. Gov. Hogan urges Biden, lawmakers to work together on COVID-19 relief legislation\">find common ground<\/a> and build a future that prioritizes inclusivity, cooperation, and mutual respect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Geert Wilders, a leading critic of mass migration in Europe, has achieved a surprising win in the Netherlands&#8217; elections. 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