Geert Wilders loss in Netherlands hailed by leaders as key moment for tolerant societies and serious politics on continentEuropean governments facing a rising tide of populism heaved a collective sigh of relief after the Dutch prime minister,Mark Rutte, swept aside the challenge of the anti-Islam, and anti-EU,populist Geert Wilders in the parliamentary elections.
Angela Merkel was among many EU leaders to congratulate voters on what she called “a ample day for democracy”. The German chancellor said she was “very glad”, as she thought many people were, or “that a tall turnout led to a very pro-European result”. Related: Dutch PM Mark Rutte sees off election threat of Geert Wilders Related: GreenLeft proves to be stout winner in Dutch election Related: Turkey threatens to pull out of migrant deal as Dutch row intensifies Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com