The far-right politician Geert Wilders is poised to become the next Dutch prime minister after making major gains in regional elections.
By Bruno Waterfield
Published: 6:55PM GMT 04 Mar 2010
Municipal results announced on Thursday put his party in first place in Almere, a region near Amsterdam and second in The Hague, one the country's largest cities and the seat of the Dutch government.
If repeated in national elections on June 9, the Freedom Party could win 27 out of 150 seats, becoming the largest single party and putting him in line to become prime minister and form a new government.
Wilders on course to be next Dutch prime minister - Telegraph
By Bruno Waterfield
Published: 6:55PM GMT 04 Mar 2010
Municipal results announced on Thursday put his party in first place in Almere, a region near Amsterdam and second in The Hague, one the country's largest cities and the seat of the Dutch government.
If repeated in national elections on June 9, the Freedom Party could win 27 out of 150 seats, becoming the largest single party and putting him in line to become prime minister and form a new government.
Wilders on course to be next Dutch prime minister - Telegraph