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politics1 year ago

Amsterdam Violence Sparks Political and Social Tensions

The Dutch Parliament engaged in a heated debate over recent anti-Semitic violence in Amsterdam, where Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were attacked by men on scooters after a football match. Far-right MP Geert Wilders blamed Muslims, particularly Moroccans, for the attacks, calling for their prosecution as terrorists, which drew criticism from opposition parties advocating for unity and dialogue. The violence, linked to social media incitement, occurred amid rising tensions in Europe related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Dutch government plans to announce measures to combat anti-Semitism.

via Barron's|
#amsterdam#anti-semitism#dutch-parliament
politics2 years ago

Dutch Parliament Sworn In After Far-Right Victory, Climate Change Plans in Doubt

A new lower house of the Dutch parliament has been sworn in, following the victory of Geert Wilders' far-right Party for Freedom in the general election two weeks ago. Talks to form a new ruling coalition are still in the early stages, with a "scout" engaging in discussions with party leaders. Wilders' party won 37 seats in the 150-seat parliament, but potential coalition partners are hesitant due to policy pledges they consider unconstitutional. The new parliament consists of 15 different parties, including 67 lawmakers with no prior legislative experience.

via The Associated Press|
#coalition-formation#dutch-parliament#far-right-party
politics2 years ago

Geert Wilders' Election Win: A Warning for Europe

Geert Wilders, the leader of the far-right Freedom Party (PVV) in the Netherlands, has vowed to become the country's prime minister following the recent election where his party won the most seats. Despite his party's success, Wilders will need to cooperate with other moderate parties to form a government. The conservative VVD Party, which shares similar views on immigration, has stated that it will not participate in a cabinet with Wilders, but has not ruled out offering outside support. Cooperation with other parties may be challenging due to Wilders' extreme positions that potentially violate constitutional protections. If unable to form a government, centrist combinations excluding the PVV or new elections could be considered.

via Reuters|
#coalition-government#dutch-parliament#geert-wilders
politics2 years ago

"Dutch Government Crisis: Immigration Policy Sparks Coalition Collapse"

The collapse of the Dutch parliament and the resignation of Prime Minister Mark Rutte highlight the polarized debate over immigration in Europe. The disagreement over stricter immigration measures and the handling of asylum seekers led to the collapse of Rutte's coalition. While migration to Europe has not reached the levels seen in 2015 and 2016, economic fallout from the pandemic, conflicts in Ukraine and parts of Africa, and political instability have contributed to increased migration. The rise of right-wing parties and anti-migrant sentiment in Europe further complicates the issue. Despite efforts to find a common solution, the future of European immigration policy remains uncertain.

via Vox.com|
#dutch-parliament#european-migration#immigration-policy