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Task of forming majority government in Netherlands just got a lot harder

Departure of NSC’s Pieter Omtzigt from coalition talks leaves Geert Wilders needing to negotiate, with several scenarios possible

The EU's top diplomat fears right-wing wave

Austerity in Europe has consequences for its politics

Europe’s political establishment has been shaken by events in Germany and The Netherlands that could have consequences for the union’s  politics and economics

Far-right Geert Wilders celebrates his party's lead in the Dutch elections with the Israeli flag behind him

Preliminary results of legislative elections in the Netherlands showed the victory of Geert Wilders' far-right anti-Islam Freedom Party. Wilders is known for his anti-Arab, anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant stances. An Ipsos poll showed Frans Timmermans' Left and Environmentalists Alliance winning 25 seats, second in the legislative elections. The center-right party came third, winning 24 seats, according to the poll. The quota represents a weight in the Dutch House of Representatives, which has many dispersed forces.

How Europe's far right is marching steadily into the mainstream | The far right

Whether in Italy, Spain, France or Finland, parties that were once outcasts are fast gaining respectability – and power

Teddy bear bomb scare forces Dutch MPs to flee parliament

A wired up teddy bear posted to a Dutch far-right leader brought the country’s parliament to a standstill after triggering a bomb alert.A building housing offic

Netherlands election: Mark Rutte claims fourth term with 'overwhelming' victory

Netherlands election: Mark Rutte on course to win fourth term

Netherlands eases rules for mail-in ballots as election continues

By Reuters Staff Slideshow ( 5 images ) AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Dutch government on Tuesday said that it would adjust rules for accepting mail-in ballots in an ongoing national election, after reports people had made a minor mistake in the proceedure. The election, in which Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s conservative VVD Party is expected to gain enough support to secure a fourth term, is running for three days, March 15-17, to allow social distancing room at polling stations. In addition, people 70 years and older were allowed to vote by mail for the first time. An estimated 6% of voters cast a ballot in person on the 15th, with the lion’s share expected to vote in person on the 17th. Mail-in votes have already been received but will not be tallied until the 17th, with roughly a third of eligible seniors expected to vote by mail.

Netherlands eases rules for mail-in ballots as election continues