The Hague, the Netherlands (CNN)Far-right populism in Europe failed its first test of 2017 when the nationalist firebrand Geert Wilders came a distant second in the closely-watched Dutch election.
Conservative Prime Minister Mark Rutte claimed victory in The Hague Wednesday night, amid wild cheering and whistling from his jubilant supporters.
"This night is a night for the Netherlands -- after Brexit, after the American elections -- where we said stop it, stop it to the wrong kind of populism," he said.
Turnout was 81%, according to state broadcaster NOS, the highest in three decades. Long lines formed at some polling stations as voters turned out in droves.
The election was widely seen as a test of populist right-wing sentiment in Europe, ahead of the French presidential vote in April and the German national election in September.
permafrost wrote:
The Hague, the Netherlands (CNN)Far-right populism in Europe failed its first test of 2017 when the nationalist firebrand Geert Wilders came a distant second in the closely-watched Dutch election.
Conservative Prime Minister Mark Rutte claimed victory in The Hague Wednesday night, amid wild cheering and whistling from his jubilant supporters.
"This night is a night for the Netherlands -- after Brexit, after the American elections -- where we said stop it, stop it to the wrong kind of populism," he said.
Turnout was 81%, according to state broadcaster NOS, the highest in three decades. Long lines formed at some polling stations as voters turned out in droves.
The election was widely seen as a test of populist right-wing sentiment in Europe, ahead of the French presidential vote in April and the German national election in September.
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I personally don't care how those people vote.The main thing the one worlders want is to rule the world of course if they threw you a check and ham bone im sure you would be all for it.
vernon wrote:
I personally don't care how those people vote.The main thing the one worlders want is to rule the world of course if they threw you a check and ham bone im sure you would be all for it.
Vern,
I feel the European elections are very important..
What do you think would change the world situation more.
If they, that would also be France and Germany who will vote shortly. All go right wing, reaction of Russia, the ME and east asia?
If the remain moderate or even a bit left, long term solutions may be found..
permafrost wrote:
Vern,
I feel the European elections are very important..
What do you think would change the world situation more.
If they, that would also be France and Germany who will vote shortly. All go right wing, reaction of Russia, the ME and east asia?
If the remain moderate or even a bit left, long term solutions may be found..
Nuke them all, Canada first.......... just so some whining liberal can't yell racilscizm
Be happy i don't have access to the button. .....i still have hope for one day though.
Weewillynobeerspilly wrote:
Nuke them all, Canada first.......... just so some whining liberal can't yell racilscizm
Be happy i don't have access to the button. .....i still have hope for one day though.
Hi willy,
Thought you were on vacation... Glad you are back... don`t hurt my Canadian friends though... The fishing up north is great... LOL
You don't get respect from kissing your adversary's ass. They may throw you a bone from time to time, but know they will laugh at you and expect you to be subservient to their desires.
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