Is the Netherlands Now Europe’s Most Right-Wing Government?

Since the November election, politicians in the Netherlands have been scrambling to form a government. This week though, Geert Wilders finally managed to bring together a coalition, one that will see the country go rightwards. In this video, we take a look at the new coalition, it's policies, and who might end up being the new Prime Minister.

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00:00 - Introduction
00:55 - Context
02:57 - Manifesto Explained
06:11 - What Next?
07:17 - Sponsored Content

[joriskbos]

Small correction: they have not yet "cobbled together a government"; they have only made a coalition agreement. Forming a government is the next step

[yuizaift]

European countries now have a competition for 'who's the most right wing government in the continent'

[Fredreegz]

Didn’t realise Netherlands were such a big exporter of acronyms

[AvsegnoGrisiewky]

How come controlling migration is 'Right Wing' in Europe? Its just normal administrative process in Asia

[_terabyte]

Ronald Plasterk used to be from the labour party, however he has shifted to the right majorly and is therefore now considered as potential prime-minister. He has experience and already knows the parties because he led the coalition talks for some time. The reason NSC isn’t happy with him, is because Omtzigt and Plasterk had a personal dispute during these coalition talks.

[DenDave_]

I find it hilarious that controlling immigration is still considered 'right wing'. Having a grip on who does or doesn't enter your country and ensuring that they do not threaten the wellbeing of your native people should be the most basic fucking thing any government has to do. This is not an extremist topic, it's protecting your people.

[parmentier]

The problem with Poland and Hungary was that if they did not adhere to EU rules, they would not receive billions in EU subsidies. The Netherlands is a net contributor to the EU, the EU cannot threaten the Netherlands not to provide subsidies. The Netherlands can say that it simply does not want to pay the EU any more.

[Kaspa]

Asylum seekers not getting a priority over cititzens in the allocation of social housing is actually a good thing in my opinion.

[ianbell]

Great video everyone! Though just wanted to say that D66 aren’t Social Democrats. However, at 1:22 D66 are referred to as “Social Democrats”, when in fact they are a social liberal/liberal party. I’m sure it’s just an honest mistake (it happens), but I just wanted to clarify :)

[rjdverbeek]

"Tuinders" are farmers that use greenhouses for farming.

[BKYoutube-zqyv]

TLDR News: makes news for the EU

Audience this video: 90% Dutch

[potatomahonman]

They have a housing crisis but still prioritise asylum seekers in social housing?

[daircruz]

Netherlands is smaller than most American States. Unrestricted Immigration is a huge problem for a tiny country

[localareakobold]

There is no need for Three hundred thousand homes, it's close to nine hundred thousand homes.

[nicolassacoto]

Finally a patriotic Prime Minister for the 🇳🇱. God bless the Netherlands and god bless King Willem-Alexander.

[SRFriso]

The idea that The Netherlands can just get an opt-out of certain EU policies is a fantasy at best. The countries that do have opt-outs got them because they were members before the EU implemented those policies, not because a new government decided after the fact that they didn't like an existing policy.

[ArtificialMan]

Rightfully so! Congratulations to the Netherlands!

[knightshade]

Ensuring housing for migrants when your own citizens are experiencing a housing crisis is ridiculous. The PVV is wonky, but it is right here.

[hauskalainen]

but how will they avenge the fate of Joost Klein in the Eurovision Song Contest?

[jpb]

WHY DO THEY ALWAYS MAKE IT SOUND AS IF TAKING CARE OF YOUR OWN POPULATION FIRST IS EVIL ??