A Dutch United Left: How the Greens and Labor are Building a Coalition for a Just Green Transition Published: 8 September 2023 Commentary The Dutch Greens and Labor Party are joining forces. Short-term to win the upcoming elections, form a left-wing, progressive coalition government, and reclaim the Prime Ministership. Long-term to offer a comprehensive, compelling vision for the future, in which a green well-being economy, security of existence, and social and climate justice are central. An exciting development with valuable insights for coalition-builders anywhere. By Mareike Moraal
The Dutch defeat ‘the wrong kind of populism’ Published: 22 March 2017 Especially three developments appear to have caused Wilders’ “defeat” in the election. Still, the next Dutch government will chose a centre-right course on social-economic, climate and immigration policies. By Simon Otjes
Radicalisation in Isolation: The Success of the Dutch Freedom Party Published: 25 February 2017 The radical right-wing populist Freedom Party (PVV) is currently tied for first place in the polls for the upcoming Dutch elections. Is this a clear sign of a radical right-wing populist wave in the Netherlands? What underlies the success of this party? And how can it be compared to other radical right-wing populist parties? By Simon Otjes