Controversial, far-right politician Geert Wilders could be on track to become the Netherlands’ next prime minister following a surprise victory in general elections overnight.
Preliminary figures showed that Wilders’ right-wing Freedom Party (Pvv) has gained 37 seats, putting it ahead of the GreenLeft-Labour party (Gl/Pvda) alliance with 25 seats and the liberal-conservative Freedom and Democracy Party (Vvd) with 25 seats.
The result marks a dramatic change in political fortunes for Wilders, whose Pvv party won just 17 seats in snap elections in 2021, following the collapse of a coalition government led by Mark Rutte.
Wilders’ controversial policies include an extreme clampdown on immigration; a referendum on the Netherlands leaving the European Union, or “Nexit”, and Islamophobic measures including the suppression of Islamic schools, the Koran and mosques, although he cannot put the latter ambition in motion under Dutch laws protecting freedom of religion and expression.
Wilders made it clear in his victory speech that...
Preliminary figures showed that Wilders’ right-wing Freedom Party (Pvv) has gained 37 seats, putting it ahead of the GreenLeft-Labour party (Gl/Pvda) alliance with 25 seats and the liberal-conservative Freedom and Democracy Party (Vvd) with 25 seats.
The result marks a dramatic change in political fortunes for Wilders, whose Pvv party won just 17 seats in snap elections in 2021, following the collapse of a coalition government led by Mark Rutte.
Wilders’ controversial policies include an extreme clampdown on immigration; a referendum on the Netherlands leaving the European Union, or “Nexit”, and Islamophobic measures including the suppression of Islamic schools, the Koran and mosques, although he cannot put the latter ambition in motion under Dutch laws protecting freedom of religion and expression.
Wilders made it clear in his victory speech that...
- 11/23/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
The United States Men’s National Team’s time in Qatar has come to an end as they were downed by the Netherlands squad 3-1 Saturday at the FIFA World Cup.
The Usmnt’s fate seemed sealed at halftime as — despite out-chancing and arguably overplaying the Dutch side in the first half — they returned to the locker room down 2-0, an almost-insurmountable deficit considering the U.S. team had only scored two goals total in the previous three qualifying games.
Not defeated mentally, the Americans kept the pressure on in the second half,...
The Usmnt’s fate seemed sealed at halftime as — despite out-chancing and arguably overplaying the Dutch side in the first half — they returned to the locker room down 2-0, an almost-insurmountable deficit considering the U.S. team had only scored two goals total in the previous three qualifying games.
Not defeated mentally, the Americans kept the pressure on in the second half,...
- 12/3/2022
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
As Omicron becomes the dominant variant, countries across Europe prepare to fight a new wave of Covid-19 with the Netherlands being among the first to impose a nationwide lockdown, Reuters reports.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced Bars, restaurants, and non-essential stores will close until January 14, while schools and universities are closed until January 9.
“The Netherlands is going into lockdown again from tomorrow,” he said, adding that the move was “unavoidable because of the fifth wave caused by the omicron variant that is bearing down on us.”
In what is surely to prove a major disappointment, the lockdown terms also rein in private holiday celebrations. Residents only will be permitted two visitors except for Christmas and New Year’s, when four will be allowed, according to Rutte.
Unfortunately, the new Covid-19 restrictions put a damper on the Christmas and New Year festivities. Those who celebrate are allowed four guests but only on those days.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced Bars, restaurants, and non-essential stores will close until January 14, while schools and universities are closed until January 9.
“The Netherlands is going into lockdown again from tomorrow,” he said, adding that the move was “unavoidable because of the fifth wave caused by the omicron variant that is bearing down on us.”
In what is surely to prove a major disappointment, the lockdown terms also rein in private holiday celebrations. Residents only will be permitted two visitors except for Christmas and New Year’s, when four will be allowed, according to Rutte.
Unfortunately, the new Covid-19 restrictions put a damper on the Christmas and New Year festivities. Those who celebrate are allowed four guests but only on those days.
- 12/18/2021
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Amid Trumpov supporters’ siege on the Capitol building — an invasion that halted the Electoral College vote and forced members of Congress to go into lockdown — world leaders and organizations reacted to the assault on American democracy on social media.
“Disgraceful scenes in U.S. Congress,” U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson wrote. “The United States stands for democracy around the world and it is now vital that there should be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power.”
“Canada is deeply shocked by the situation in Washington DC. The peaceful transition...
“Disgraceful scenes in U.S. Congress,” U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson wrote. “The United States stands for democracy around the world and it is now vital that there should be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power.”
“Canada is deeply shocked by the situation in Washington DC. The peaceful transition...
- 1/6/2021
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
A number of both short and longer term measures are being discussed.
Bero Beyer, the recently installed CEO of the Netherlands Film Fund, has revealed the measures the Fund is planning to put in place to protect the Dutch film industry as the coronavirus crisis continues.
A number of both short and longer term measures are being discussed. These include bridge financing for extra costs for films whose release has been postponed and a relaxation of the usual rules and obligations around subsidy periods and repayment schedules.
“Things change on a daily basis (but) what we are working on is...
Bero Beyer, the recently installed CEO of the Netherlands Film Fund, has revealed the measures the Fund is planning to put in place to protect the Dutch film industry as the coronavirus crisis continues.
A number of both short and longer term measures are being discussed. These include bridge financing for extra costs for films whose release has been postponed and a relaxation of the usual rules and obligations around subsidy periods and repayment schedules.
“Things change on a daily basis (but) what we are working on is...
- 3/18/2020
- by 57¦Geoffrey Macnab¦41¦
- ScreenDaily
Media outlets seized on a video that captured Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau venting, in a seemingly mocking manner, to other world leaders about President Donald Trumpov and his affinity for press conferences.
It was a rare piece of footage, captured at a reception at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday as part of the Nato celebration. Trudeau, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Princess Anne were standing in a circle conversing in the video.
Trumpov later called Trudeau “two-faced” as the video went viral and was played on morning news shows. He also canceled a planned press conference that was to end his trip to London.
“When today’s meetings are over, I will be heading back to Washington. We won’t be doing a press conference at the close of Nato because we did so many over the past two days.
It was a rare piece of footage, captured at a reception at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday as part of the Nato celebration. Trudeau, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Princess Anne were standing in a circle conversing in the video.
Trumpov later called Trudeau “two-faced” as the video went viral and was played on morning news shows. He also canceled a planned press conference that was to end his trip to London.
“When today’s meetings are over, I will be heading back to Washington. We won’t be doing a press conference at the close of Nato because we did so many over the past two days.
- 12/4/2019
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Justin Trudeau had Star Wars fans swooning on Wednesday when he was spotted wearing Chewbacca socks at the inaugural Bloomberg Global Business Forum in New York.
And it wasn't just random nerds who noticed; even celebrities took note.
"@JustinTrudeau I thought we were friends? Chewbacca socks?," William Shatner tweeted.
The Canadian Prime Minister was onstage with Dutch Pm Mark Rutte, discussing trade, when attention turned toward his foot attire.
And this is not the first time Trudeau has made news wearing zany socks. In fact, he is well known for sporting fun socks regularly. His style is so loved, The New York Times did...
And it wasn't just random nerds who noticed; even celebrities took note.
"@JustinTrudeau I thought we were friends? Chewbacca socks?," William Shatner tweeted.
The Canadian Prime Minister was onstage with Dutch Pm Mark Rutte, discussing trade, when attention turned toward his foot attire.
And this is not the first time Trudeau has made news wearing zany socks. In fact, he is well known for sporting fun socks regularly. His style is so loved, The New York Times did...
- 9/20/2017
- by Ryan Parker
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A Malaysia Airlines passenger plane en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with 295 people onboard was apparently shot down Thursday over Ukraine. The aircraft was hit by a missile fired form a Buk launcher, according to the adviser to Ukraine's interior minister, and the The New York Times reports that military and intelligence analysts are working to pin down the missile's point of origen. U.S. President Barack Obama, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak have responded to the tragedy, promising to investigate. Poignant images of the crash site show what's left of the plane.
- 7/18/2014
- by Michele Corriston
- PEOPLE.com
A Malaysia Airlines passenger plane en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with 295 people onboard was apparently shot down Thursday over Ukraine. The aircraft was hit by a missile fired form a Buk launcher, according to the adviser to Ukraine's interior minister, and the The New York Times reports that military and intelligence analysts are working to pin down the missile's point of origen. U.S. President Barack Obama, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak have responded to the tragedy, promising to investigate. Poignant images of the crash site show what's left of the plane.
- 7/18/2014
- by Michele Corriston
- PEOPLE.com
Holland's Queen Beatrix will abdicate on April 30. The monarch - who has served as head of state for 33 years - announced her decision on Monday, paving the way for her eldest son, Crown Prince Willem-Alexander, to become the nation's first king in more than a century. In a speech from her Huis ten Bosch palace, Beatrix, 74, said: 'Responsibility for our country must now lie in the hands of a new generation. 'I am deeply grateful for the great faith you have shown in me in the many years that I could be your queen.' Prime Minister Mark Rutte, immediately paid tribute to the queen, saying: 'Since her coronation in 1980s she's applied herself heart and soul for...
- 1/28/2013
- Monsters and Critics
• Andrew Lansley's interviews on NHS data sharing deal
• Lunchtime summary
• David Cameron on the Merkel/Sarkozy EU plan
• Afternoon summary
9.00am: It's a big day for Europe. Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy are meeting to thrash out details of a plan that could set up a fiscal union in Europe and may (or may not) lead to some sort of resolution of the debt crisis. But this blog - like the UK - is sitting on the sidelines. My colleague Alex Hawkes will be covering the Merkozy meeting on the business live blog. And I'll be covering events at Westminster, where the most lively before 4pm will be Leveson - The Sequel, a star-studded committee hearing featuring Hugh Grant, Steve Coogan and Max Mosley who may well spend an hour telling MPs and peers exactly what they told Leveson.
Here's the diary for the day.
10am: Ed Miliband will campaign in Feltham and Heston,...
• Lunchtime summary
• David Cameron on the Merkel/Sarkozy EU plan
• Afternoon summary
9.00am: It's a big day for Europe. Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy are meeting to thrash out details of a plan that could set up a fiscal union in Europe and may (or may not) lead to some sort of resolution of the debt crisis. But this blog - like the UK - is sitting on the sidelines. My colleague Alex Hawkes will be covering the Merkozy meeting on the business live blog. And I'll be covering events at Westminster, where the most lively before 4pm will be Leveson - The Sequel, a star-studded committee hearing featuring Hugh Grant, Steve Coogan and Max Mosley who may well spend an hour telling MPs and peers exactly what they told Leveson.
Here's the diary for the day.
10am: Ed Miliband will campaign in Feltham and Heston,...
- 12/5/2011
- by Andrew Sparrow
- The Guardian - Film News
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