The far right in the Netherlands: the rise of the Party for Freedom

Journal Title: Politicus - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue

Abstract

The article deals with the preconditions and growth of the far right movement in the Netherlands. Traced is the development and activity of the Party for Freedom, the movement’s major representative, its program principles and attitudes to the state’s internal and external policies. Special attention is paid to the party’s views on immigration and the party’s influence on the state policy in this area. Demonstrated is a policy which can reduce an electoral success of the far right.

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Yu. B. Smolnikov

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Yu. B. Smolnikov (2017). The far right in the Netherlands: the rise of the Party for Freedom. Politicus, 4(), 79-83. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-452345