Geert Wilders
German banker hits nerve with anti-immigration book
Sep 06, 2010 06:12 EDT
Politicians have rushed to condemn a board member of the German central bank for a new book tackling immigration, but his views have found considerable support among the population at large.
For US Muslims, a 9/11 anniversary like no other
Sep 05, 2010 02:17 EDT
US Muslims gird for tough 9/11 anniversary; ground zero uproar stokes fears of backlash. American Muslims are boosting security at mosques, seeking help from leaders of other faiths and airing ads underscoring their loyalty to the United States ? all ahead of a 9/11 anniversary they fear could bring more trouble for their communities.
'Relief' as Wilders-backed Dutch coalition fails
Sep 04, 2010 14:15 EDT
Leftist Dutch political parties on Saturday expressed "relief" at the failure of negotiations to form a rightist coalition government backed by controversial anti-Islam MP Geert Wilders.
Dutch cabinet talks collapse 3 months after vote
Sep 03, 2010 13:32 EDT
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Talks to form a right-leaning minority Dutch government collapsed Friday when a populist anti-Islam party pulled out of talks, dashing attempts to form an administration seven months after the last one collapsed.
Muslim cleric calls for beheading of Dutch politician
Sep 03, 2010 05:03 EDT
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - A well-known Australian Muslim cleric has called for the beheading of Dutch anti-Islamic politician Geert Wilders, a newspaper said on Friday.
Sept 11 anniversary set for Muslim center marches
Aug 18, 2010 12:05 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Opponents and supporters of a planned Muslim cultural center and mosque near the site of New York's World Trade Center will mark the ninth anniversary of the Sept 11 attacks with dueling events.
Dutch anti-Islam party to have strong voice in next govt
Jul 30, 2010 18:12 EDT
Dutch anti-Islam MP Geert Wilders will have to be consulted on every decision the next government makes if a provisional agreement on forming a new cabinet reached Friday is finalised, an expert said.
Dutch close in on government with anti-Islam party backing
Jul 30, 2010 17:52 EDT
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Pushing an austerity agenda, two right-leaning Dutch parties agreed Friday to have talks to form a minority government with support from an anti-Islam party five months after the last government collapsed.
Anti-Islam lawmaker not part of Dutch government
Jul 30, 2010 16:29 EDT
Anti-Islam lawmaker's hopes of becoming a Dutch Cabinet minister evaporate. Anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders' hopes of becoming a Dutch Cabinet minister evaporated Friday after exploratory talks to include him in a right-wing coalition ended without agreement.
APNewsBreak: Dutch lawmaker forms anti-Islam group
Jul 15, 2010 11:46 EDT
APNewsBreak: Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders says he is launching international anti-Islam group. An anti-Islam lawmaker in the Netherlands is forming an international alliance to spread his message across the West in a bid to ban immigration from Islamic countries, among other goals.
Dutch to start talks on centre-left coalition
Jul 03, 2010 12:20 EDT
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Four center-left Dutch political parties will start talks within days to form a coalition government aiming to fix worsening public finances, party leaders said on Saturday.
Dutch election winner visits queen before talks
Jun 11, 2010 10:27 EDT
Dutch politician Rutte visits queen after election, wants to be prime minister. The head of the free-market VVD party put in his bid to lead the next Dutch government Friday, saying he will explore an alliance with anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders to see if they can put the Dutch economy back on track.
Anti-Islam party might join Dutch Cabinet
Jun 10, 2010 15:03 EDT
Right-wing alliance possible after indecicive Dutch election, but talks likely to take months. A hard right-wing government including the anti-Islam party of populist Geert Wilders emerged as an increasing possibility Thursday, as Dutch voters weighed the inconclusive outcome of a national election.
Dutch government talks start after narrow win
Jun 10, 2010 13:08 EDT
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch Liberals began informal coalition talks on Thursday but their austere policies will mean hard bargaining with other parties before a government can be formed to bring worsening government finances under control.
Dutch government talks start after narrow win
Jun 10, 2010 13:08 EDT
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch Liberals began informal coalition talks on Thursday but their austere policies will mean hard bargaining with other parties before a government can be formed to bring worsening government finances under control.
Far-right election breakthrough shocks Netherlands
Jun 10, 2010 11:33 EDT
The spectacular election breakthrough of the far-right anti-Muslim Party for Freedom shocked the Netherlands on Thursday as two mainstream parties braced for weeks of coalition haggling.
Far-right election breakthrough shocks Netherlands
Jun 10, 2010 08:46 EDT
The spectacular election breakthrough of the far-right anti-Muslim Party for Freedom shocked the Netherlands on Thursday as two mainstream parties braced for weeks of coalition haggling.
Far-right election breakthrough shocks Netherlands
Jun 10, 2010 06:41 EDT
The spectacular election breakthrough of the far-right anti-Muslim Party for Freedom shocked the Netherlands on Thursday as two mainstream parties braced for weeks of coalition haggling.
Liberals draw one seat ahead of Labour in Dutch vote
Jun 10, 2010 00:06 EDT
The Liberals were one seat ahead of Labour with 88 percent of the vote counted early Thursday after cliff-hanger general elections in the Netherlands, the far-right Party for Freedom the big winner in third place.
Liberals draw ahead of Labour in Dutch vote
Jun 09, 2010 22:33 EDT
The Liberals were one seat ahead of Labour with 88 percent of the vote counted early Thursday after cliff-hanger general elections in the Netherlands, the far-right Party for Freedom the big winner in third place.
