The Dutch electorate’s concerns over radical Islam and unfettered immigration led to the establishment of a right-wing coalition to address the country’s social problems.
Populist Dutch political leader Geert Wilders, of the anti-Muslim immigration Freedom Party in the Netherlands, cobbled together a right-wing coalition government on Wednesday, sending shock waves across Europe’s establishment political system.
Alan Mendoza, the executive director of the London-based The Henry Jackson Society, told Fox News Digital that 'The formation of this particular government is of huge importance as it suggests that mainstream Dutch parties have given up trying to prevent populists from being in power and will now respect their vote share. This will be transformative across Europe given the political mood shift within the E.U.
According to a London Times report, former EU Commissioner Timmermans said the Netherlands has ushered in 'the dominance of a radical right-wing party' and 'Wilders will be in the center of power. I find that very worrying.' Timmermans noted, 'This country that is so in need of reconciliation and building bridges is now putting someone at the center of power who has been dividing for 20 years.' The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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