The victory in the elections in the Netherlands of the far-right Freedom Party and its leader Geert Wilders may threaten a new split in the EU
What is known about the likely consequences of the victory of Geert Wilders and his party in the elections in the Netherlands
According to the publication journalists, Wilders' promises to hold a referendum on the Netherlands' exit from the EU are particularly frightening.
And although Wilders has softened his anti-Islamic rhetoric in recent weeks, there are no signs that he wants to soften his Euroscepticism after his stunning election victory, the publication said.
According to the authors of the publication, if the Dutch voters cannot be persuaded to follow the British from the EU (polls show that this is unlikely), there are all signs that the government under the leadership of Wilders will still "be a nightmare for Brussels".
Why Brussels should be worried about the victory of the far-right in the Netherlands
Wilders' seat at the EU summit table would change the dynamic with other far-right and nationalist leaders already in office. Suddenly, politics ranging from climate action to EU reform and weapons for Ukraine will become the subject of debate, the article notes.
The authors are convinced that even if Wilders wants to abandon his demand for an EU referendum in exchange for power, his victory will still shake the EU institutions.
And if the centrist parties unite to prevent Wilders from entering — again — later angry Dutch voters will have to pay the price, the authors of the material conclude.
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