What does Wilders get from the coalition deal? A ban on the veil and a crackdown on immigration|
The Netherlands will ban the burqa, anti-Islam MP Geert Wilders said Thursday following the announcement of a pact to form a minority coalition government backed by his party.
Netherlands: coalition deal with Wilders hinges on CDA conference vote|
The formation of a Dutch coalition government hinges on a Christian Democrat congress on Saturday after party legislators failed to resolve divisions over relying on support from the anti-Islam Freedom Party.
Netherlands: Christian Democrat leader rejects Lubbers’ criticisms, insists on pursuing deal with Wilders|
Division within the Netherlands’s Christian Democratic Appell (CDA) party over dealing with the far-right PVV party of anti-Islamist politician Geert Wilders deepened Friday with a top leader insisting talks with the PVV should continue.
Netherlands: Christian Democrat leaders face internal revolt against alliance with Wilders|
The Dutch centre-right Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) was facing internal backlash Thursday from members concerned about its decision to hold coalition talks that involve Geert Wilders’ Islamophobic party.
