Dutch Far-Right Leader’s Bid for More Power Risks Flopping

Geert Wilders is betting that triggering the collapse of an unloved Dutch government will position him to emerge stronger and become the nation’s dominant political figure, but signs are emerging that the far-right leader’s gambit could backfire.

By alienating potential coalition partners and testing the patience of weary voters, Wilders is losing support compared to the last election and his Freedom Party’s lead over the GreenLeft–Labour alliance has narrowed.