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The treacherous sycophancy of the populists
Oped, Published on 15/12/2025
» Until a few days ago, it had never crossed my mind that people across Europe -- including Londoners like me -- were living in a strife‑afflicted hell hole, "suffocated" by regulations, stripped of political liberties, and bound for "civilisational erasure". So, it was with some surprise that I read this assessment in the new US National Security Strategy -- a document that echoes pseudo‑intellectual propaganda more than resembling any serious foreign‑policy analysis.
Dutch anti-blackface group declares victory
AFP, Published on 05/12/2025
» AMSTERDAM - A cherished Christmas tradition for some, profoundly insulting for others, the Dutch character “Black Pete”, a servant who helps Santa Claus distribute presents, has divided opinion in The Netherlands for decades.
Dutch vote in test for Europe's far right
AFP, Published on 29/10/2025
» THE HAGUE — The Dutch headed to the polls Wednesday for a snap election seen as a litmus test for the strength of the far right, which has made powerful gains across Europe.
Dutch election called for Oct 29 after government falls
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» THE HAGUE - The Netherlands will hold elections on Oct 29, authorities announced on Friday, after far-right leader Geert Wilders pulled out of the ruling coalition, bringing down the government and sparking political chaos.
Dutch government falls as far-right leader Wilders quits coalition
AFP, Published on 03/06/2025
» THE HAGUE - Far-right Dutch leader Geert Wilders withdrew his party from the government on Tuesday in a row over immigration, bringing down a shaky coalition and likely ushering in snap elections.
Amsterdam bans demos after ‘antisemitic’ attacks
Published on 08/11/2024
» AMSTERDAM - Amsterdam banned demonstrations for three days from Friday after overnight attacks on Israeli football supporters by what the mayor called “antisemitic hit-and-run squads”, and Israel said it would fly many fans home.
Time to focus on public housing
News, Published on 25/06/2024
» Gains by far-right parties in this month's European Union elections should serve as a reminder of the dangers of failing to address the region's chronic problems of inadequate housing supply and worsening affordability. Few other issues have greater potential to damage the social fabric and undermine democracy.
Dutch dope trial: what's the deal?
AFP, Published on 13/12/2023
» THE HAGUE - On December 15, cannabis will for the first time be grown, sold, and consumed legally in the Netherlands as part of a four-year trial across the country.
'Stumbling blocks' for Wilders to form Dutch govt
AFP, Published on 11/12/2023
» THE HAGUE: Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders appeared Monday to have persuaded his preferred coalition partners to keep negotiating but reportedly major "stumbling blocks" remain over his hardline anti-Islam, anti-European views.
Wilders vote win confirmed, coalition talks tricky
AFP, Published on 01/12/2023
» THE HAGUE - Geert Wilders' stunning election win was confirmed officially on Friday but the far-right Dutch leader faces an uphill battle to forge a coalition with other parties uncomfortable with his anti-Islam views.