Tag: Netherlands politics
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Geert Wilders Didn’t Lose the Dutch Election—He Had Already Won
Introduction: A Victory Beyond the Numbers When election night headlines declare a setback for Geert Wilders and his far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), many readers assume a decisive reversal. But the real story, as many analysts argue, isn’t a simple win-lose ledger. Geert Wilders didn’t lose the Dutch election in any meaningful sense; he secured…
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Sophie Hermans Tata Steel deal: Dutch government under fire
The deal at a glance In a move that has sparked intense political debate, demissionary minister Sophie Hermans announced a 2‑billion-euro package to shore up a major steel producer. Proponents argue the funding safeguards jobs and regional investment, while critics contend the terms do not deliver meaningful improvements on health, workers’ rights, or environmental safeguards.…