Muslims make a pitch for populist vote as Dutch politics turns sharp right

by Dramelin 6:30 PM 0 comments dutch farright letter muslims netherlands ouali party pitch politics populism populist right sharp turns vote voters way wilders

If the election were held tomorrow his far-right party would probably be the largest in parliament. Nourdin el Ouali has grown used to far-right attacks on Dutch Muslims, and to dog-whistle politics. The letter did not directly mention Muslims, and began instead by attacking people who drop litter or spit on buses. However, in his warning of ?something wrong? in Dutch society, the message was clear. The system of proportional representation that first allowed Wilders to flourish makes it unlikely that he will become prime minister.