Europe is alarmed by the Netherlands election win of Geert Wilders

The recent Dutch election, which saw controversial right-wing politician Geert Wilders gain unexpected support, has attracted international attention. Wilders, who is often compared to Donald Trump, has made headlines for his provocative views on Muslim immigration and Islam. Despite being convicted of inciting discrimination and facing refusal of entry to the UK, Wilders' success in the election has been celebrated by right-wing nationalists across Europe. Leaders such as Hungary's Viktor Orban and Flemish independence leader Tom Van Grieken believe Wilders' victory is a sign of their own parties gaining traction across the continent. However, while Wilders' popularity has surprised many, he will still need to find political allies to form a government. Furthermore, his campaign promises to push for a Netherlands exit from the EU have raised concerns in Brussels about EU unity and support for Ukraine. It is important to note that while some commentators see Wilders' success as evidence of a far-right takeover, election results in other European countries do not consistently support this narrative. Nevertheless, the issue of migration remains a top concern for voters across Europe, leading to increased political pressure on mainstream parties to adopt stricter immigration policies.