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March 11, 2010

Will Geert Wilders Move to the Center?

Mirjam Hecking, Der Spiegel

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Geert Wilders may moderate his stance in a bid to broaden his support ahead of June elections.

Geert Wilders is known for his provocative positions on Islam and immigration. But the Dutch right-wing populist may moderate his rhetoric in the run-up to national elections in June, where his party is expected to do well. His rise, however, may ultimately end up benefiting left-wing parties.

Dutch right-wing populist Geert Wilders is known for his strident opinions and his strong words. But he exceeded even himself with his megalomaniac rhetoric after the success of his populist, anti-Islam Freedom Party (PVV) in two cities in last week's municipal elections in the Netherlands.

"Today Almere and The Hague, tomorrow the whole of the Netherlands,"...

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TAGGED: Andre Krouwel, Meindert Fennema, Joop van Holsteyn, The Netherlands, the Hague, Almere, SPIEGEL INTERNATIONAL, Europe, Dutch parliament, Freedom Party (PVV), municipal elections

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