The ascent of Geert Wilders has vexed parties struggling with how to work with a far-right leader too popular to shun. It’s a puzzle bigger than the Netherlands.
Tag: Elections
Portugal’s Socialists Concede Election Amid Far-Right Surge
A center-right coalition claimed a narrow victory over the governing Socialists, while the populist Chega party soared to a strong third-place finish.
Macron and Scholz Spar Over Policy on Ukraine and Russia
A fraught relationship has recently turned bitter, with insults and barbs threatening European unity at a critical moment.
Theresa May, Former U.K. Prime Minister, Won’t Stand in Next Election
The veteran Conservative Party lawmaker, whose time as leader was plagued by Brexit turmoil, said she would step down after 27 years in Parliament.
In Parliamentary Vote, Iranians Vented Their Rage With the Ruling Elite
Whether handing in blank ballots or voting for fringe candidates, analysts say, citizens registered their frustration with the status quo.
Macky Sall Sets Senegal Election date
President Macky Sall previously postponed the election without setting a date. On Wednesday, he also fired the prime minister, his party’s candidate for president.
Venezuela Sets Presidential Election Date, With Opposition Candidate Still Banned
The decision to hold a vote on July 28 is a partial fulfillment of a commitment to the United States, but with the top opposition figure barred, many wondered how free and fair the balloting would be.
Many Iranians Boycott Elections, Despite Pleas and Roses
Ordinary Iranians, fed up with a faltering economy and the government’s oppressive rules and violent crackdowns on peaceful protests, heeded calls to stay home.
Claudia Sheinbaum Is Turning Mexico’s Presidential Election Into a Blowout
Claudia Sheinbaum, a protégée of Mexico’s current president, holds a commanding lead in the polls. But to many in Mexico, she is still an enigma.
‘This Is For Gaza’: George Galloway, Leftist Firebrand, Wins Rochdale By-Election
As the Mideast conflict reverberates through British politics, the politician with a history of inflammatory statements about Israel won a special election in northern England.