SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 01, 2011
Failed asylum seekers in the Netherlands will answer questions about Dutch topics Thursday night in hopes of winning money to resettle after deportation. Critics have panned the TV show concept, but its creators say they are drawing attention to a serious issue that displaces well-integrated youths. By Kristen Allen more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- August 17, 2011
Right-wing populists in the Netherlands, Austria and Finland are stoking anger against people in debt-laden southern European countries. Experts say they are taking advantage of the debt crisis to gain popularity. By Alexander Jung and Bernhard Zand more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 26, 2011
Europe's right-wing populists are not used to being on the defensive. But the perpetrator of last Friday's horrific attacks in Norway was steeped in their anti-immigration, Muslim-skeptical ideology. They now find themselves in an uncomfortable position. By Charles Hawley more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 05, 2011
With the reintroduction of border controls, the Danes are calling into question one of the EU's greatest achievements. Unfortunately, there has been little protest in Brussels and other European capitals. There is growing fatigue regarding European integration -- and that is a bitterly disappointing trend. A Commentary By Christoph Schult more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- June 24, 2011
Controversial Dutch politician Geert Wilders was acquitted of inciting hatred against Muslims by a court in Amsterdam on Thursday. But the right-wing populist's statements and the verdict have reignited the debate over free speech. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- June 23, 2011
A Dutch court on Thursday acquitted controversial right-wing populist politician Geert Wilders on all charges relating to anti-Islamic statements he made in his films and on the Internet. The court said Wilders' comments had been part of a legitimate public debate. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- March 03, 2011
If it sounds like an idea inspired by the Animal Planet show "Animal Cops," it's because it was. There will soon be 500 police officers on the streets of Holland protecting the welfare of the country's animals. The proposal originated with a uniquely powerful animal rights political party -- and brought to fruition by Geert Wilders' anti-Islam Party for Freedom. By Mary Beth Warner more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 09, 2010
In a SPIEGEL interview, Dutch Islam-opponent Geert Wilders discusses his fight for a Koran ban, why German Chancellor Angela Merkel is running scared on the immigration issue and his belief that the Netherlands' debate over Muslims has now crossed the border into Germany. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 29, 2010
After 111 days of talks, the Netherlands might finally have a coalition government -- with the support of Geert Wilders' Islamophobic PVV party. The German press takes a look at the Dutch developments, with some arguing that the minority government is unlikely to last. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 28, 2010
Islamophobe Geert Wilders is to provide his tacit support for a new government coalition in the Netherlands, according to media reports. The center-right Liberal Party is soon to announce a minority coalition with the conservative Christian Democrats. Wilders will not, however be part of the cabinet. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 28, 2010
All across Europe, right-wing populist parties are enjoying significant popular support. Led by charismatic politicians like Geert Wilders, they are exploiting fear of Muslim immigration and frustration with the political establishment -- and are forcing mainstream parties to shift to the right. By SPIEGEL Staff.
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