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No return of the centre but consolidation of the far-right and weakening of the left in Dutch elections

SAP / Grenzeloos — 2025-11-12T06:54:58Z

Much of the commentary on the results of the Dutch elections of October 29 can be summarised as “the centre is back”. However, the fact that the centrist party D66 won significantly while Geert Wilders' far-right PVV lost 11 seats is by no means a decisive change in the political pattern of the Netherlands. With 26 out of 150 seats, the PVV now has the same number as seats as D66. And for the Dutch left, there is even less reason to celebrate.

- IVP610 - November 2025 / Netherlands

In the Netherlands and Turkey: solidarity and resistance to the right-wing campaigns

SAP / Grenzeloos, Sosyalist Demokrasi icin Yeniyol — 2017-03-14T11:37:17Z

This joint statement on the Dutch government's ban on Turkish ministers holding meetings in the Netherlands and what is at stake in this conflict was issued by the Turkish and Dutch sections of the Fourth International on 14 March 2017.

- IV506 - March 2017 / Netherlands, Fourth International, Turkey

On the death of Pim Fortuyn

SAP / Grenzeloos — 2002-06-15T00:00:00Z

We condemn the murder of Pim Fortuyn...We strongly object to any insinuation that Fortuyn's - left-wing - opponents have contributed to creating an atmosphere that led to the murder.

- IV341 - June 2002 / Netherlands

Love of the uncommon people

SAP / Grenzeloos — 2001-04-03T00:00:00Z

The distinguishing mark of a monarchy is the cult around the private life of the family of the person who has the political role of head of state.

- IV330 - April 2001 / Netherlands