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Geert Wilders
Geert Wilders | |
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Leader of the Party for Freedom | |
Assumed office 22 February 2006 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Leader of the Party for Freedom in the House of Representatives | |
Assumed office 23 November 2006 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Member of the House of Representatives | |
Assumed office 26 July 2002 | |
In office 25 August 1998 – 23 May 2002 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Venlo, Netherlands | 6 September 1963
Nationality | Dutch |
Political party | Party for Freedom (2006–present) Independent (2004–2006) People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (1989–2004) |
Spouse(s) | Krisztina Marfai (m. 1992–present) |
Alma mater | Open University |
Geert Wilders (born 6 September 1963) is a Dutch right-wing populist and nationalist [1][2][3][4][5] politician, born in Venlo. He is a member of the Dutch Parliament. He joined the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy first, and in 2006 created and has become the leader for the Party for Freedom.[6][7]
Politics
He began working as an assistant (helper) for Frits Bolkestein in 1990. In September 2004, he left People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD in Dutch, the language spoken in the Netherlands). After that he made his own party named Groep Wilders. Later he changed the name to Partij voor de Vrijheid (Party for the Freedom or PVV).
Fitna
Fitna is a short movie made by Wilders. It was released on the Internet on 27 March 2008. Wilders' goal was to show people what he thinks about Islamization, using this movie.
References
- ↑ Willem Maas, "Citizenship and Immigrant Integration in the Netherlands," in Adam Luedtke (ed.), Migrants and Minorities: the European Response, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2010, ISBN 1-4438-2111-X, pp. 226-242
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- ↑ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/hate-trial-for-farright-politician-geert-wilders-2097090.html
- ↑ "Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders arrives in Britain". 5 March 2010. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/netherlands/7374304/Dutch-far-right-politician-Geert-Wilders-arrives-in-Britain.html.
- ↑ Comiteau, Lauren (23 June 2011). "Wilders verdict stirs up Dutch debate". https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-13891130.
- ↑ Dutch far-right leader challenges ESM ratification. 29 May 2012. https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2012/0529/322808-dutch-far-right-leader-challenges-esm-ratification/.
- ↑ Castle, Stephen (5 August 2010). "Dutch Opponent of Muslims Gains Ground". The New York Times (Netherlands). https://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/06/world/europe/06dutch.html. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- ↑ Mock, Vanessa (11 June 2010). "Wilders makes shock gains in Dutch elections". The Independent (London). https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/wilders-makes-shock-gains-in-dutch-elections-1997293.html. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
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