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But his Freedom party is aiming to be part of a new coalition government
Far-right leader won elections last year, but has failed to convince other parties to back him as prime minister
Recent electoral inroads for the far right reflect public dislike of government cuts in public services
The US variant is much more of a personality cult
Resignation of Gom van Strien delays far-right’s efforts to form a government in the Netherlands
Far-right party set to resume exploratory talks with potential coalition partners on Monday
Success of the far right in the Netherlands will embolden populists elsewhere
Business community warns prolonged instability could scare off investors
Freedom party founder has made crude attacks on Muslim faith, migrants and Brussels
Veteran anti-Islam, anti-EU politician has capitalised on voter fears about immigration
Geert Wilders’ success will make it harder for EU to forge common stances on migration, Ukraine and enlargement
Anti-EU politician pledges to curb ‘asylum tsunami’ but will need other parties for coalition
Veteran far-right, anti-Islam leader could be kingmaker in next coalition government after Wednesday’s vote
Exit poll shows pro-EU D66 party finishing strong second in a parliament with 17 groupings
Stef Blok questions whether multi-ethnic societies can be peaceful
Burqa and niqab to be prohibited in schools, hospitals and public buildings
‘In the Netherlands’ poorest villages, unlike in many Trump towns, the state is very present’
The centre right must be wary of validating the views of radicals
How one of Europe’s most stable electorates has become fickle and fractured
Centrist’s election victory was a relief to Brussels but the political extremes still threaten the establishment
Tie-up with liberal D66 and centre-right Christian Democratic Appeal favoured
Politicians should not blame bad things on Brussels while taking all the credit
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