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Will Geert Wilders' gamble to withdraw from governing Dutch coalition pay off?

Will Geert Wilders' gamble to withdraw from governing Dutch coalition pay off?

Update: 2025-06-041
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The Netherlands faces political chaos. Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders abruptly withdrew his party from the governing coalition setting the stage for snap elections. So, will his bet on a push to toughen immigration policy deliver election victory and secure his ambition of becoming Prime Minister?

In this episode: 

  • Henk Van Der Kolk, Professor of Electoral Politics, University of Amsterdam.
  • Zoe Gardner, Independent Researcher. 
  • Pieter Cleppe, Editor-in-Chief, BrusselsReport.eu.

Host: Tom McRae

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Will Geert Wilders' gamble to withdraw from governing Dutch coalition pay off?

Will Geert Wilders' gamble to withdraw from governing Dutch coalition pay off?

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