EU set for ANOTHER earthquake: Far-right Geert Wilders’ Freedom Party soars ahead in polls
DUTCH right-wing Freedom Party has soared ahead to lead the polls ahead of the parliamentary elections.
By KATIE MANSFIELD
Express.co.uk
Thu, Dec 8, 2016
The party, led by the controversial Geert Wilders, would beat prime minister Mark Rutte’s ruling conservative liberals if elections were held today.
The Freedom Party (PVV) can count on 29 seats out of the 150-seat chamber, according to the latest IPSOS poll, making it the largest party in the Netherlands.
In the space of one month the popularity of the PVV has surged with an increase of six seats.
Pollsters said the PVV’s populist stance has attracted voters.
The data suggests Eurosceptic Mr Wilders could become the Netherlands’ next prime minister, potentially spelling the end of Dutch membership of the EU.
Frustrations have grown with the current coalition government and an ongoing court trial involving Mr Wilders has boosted his support.
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