Politics

Dutch vote in test of anti-elite sentiment in Europe

Written by Teunis Felter

Dutch people voted on Wednesday in an election seen as a test of nationalist feeling magnified by a furious row with Turkey and the first of three polls this year in the European Union where anti-immigrant parties are seeking breakthroughs. The center-right party of Prime Minister Mark Rutte, is vying with the PVV (Party for Freedom) of anti-Islam and anti-EU firebrand Geert Wilders. With as many as four out of 10 voters undecided a day before voting and a tight margin of just 4 percent between leading candidates, the outcome was unpredictable.

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-netherlands-election-open-idUSKBN16M0MB

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Teunis Felter

Teunis Felter has over 20 years experience as an author, editor, and scientist. When not exploring outside, he enjoys reading history, researching genealogy, and civilly discussing politics.