Conservatives Gain Power Amid Ugly Battle Over Climate Change
Heavy emissions reduction targets have put such pressure on Dutch farmers that it resulted in one suicide every 14 days.
Commentary
Much has changed with the Dutch.
The sweeping election result for Geert Wilders, whose Party for Freedom doubled its size to 37 out of 150 seats, has emerged as the largest parliamentary party, sending shock waves through the political elite not only in Holland but also throughout Europe.
With the result, 110 million Dutch livestock might be breathing a sigh of relief as well.
In scenes reminiscent of Australia’s resounding defeat of The Voice referendum, New Zealand’s new conservative government, striking out the last vestiges of Jacinda Ardern’s failed policies, followed by Argentina’s turning to a right-leaning government, we see a new wave of conservatism emerge in Holland—often considered a bastion of all things woke and liberal.
No more it seems, with a suite of boldly stated policies dealing with immigration, education, and environmental matters.
