Far-right, anti-climate policy party’s sudden ascent disrupts Dutch election campaign

Published 19:53 on November 21, 2023  /  Last updated at 19:53 on November 21, 2023  / Rebecca Gualandi /  EMEA, EU ETS

Whether the Netherlands adopts a more ambitious climate agenda than that of the outgoing government will hinge on how much the electorate engages in tactical voting to keep the extreme right-wing out of government, as polls reveal a surge in popularity for the populist, anti-climate policy Party For Freedom (PVV) ahead of Wednesday's vote.
Whether the Netherlands adopts a more ambitious climate agenda than that of the outgoing government will hinge on how much the electorate engages in tactical voting to keep the extreme right-wing out of government, as polls reveal a surge in popularity for the populist, anti-climate policy Party For Freedom (PVV) ahead of Wednesday's vote.


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