Dutch Snap Election Exposes the Perils of Weak Governance in Europe’s Heartland
As the Netherlands returns to the polls amid political chaos sparked by Geert Wilders’ hardline immigration stance, the deep divisions cripple effective governance—highlighting a European crisis with direct consequences for American interests.
The Netherlands, often regarded as a beacon of Western democracy and stability, now finds itself locked in political gridlock following snap elections triggered by anti-immigration firebrand Geert Wilders. Less than two years after his Party for Freedom surged to prominence, Wilders forced new elections by withdrawing his ministers from an already fragile coalition over disagreements about immigration policies.How Did The Netherlands Descend Into Political Chaos?This rapid political unraveling is not just a domestic Dutch problem; it reflects a broader European failure to uphold national sovereignty and secure borders amid rising migration pressures. Wilders’ proposals—a total halt to asylum seekers and...
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