The Netherlands: Geert Wilders: victim of his own beliefs

A new book about Geert Wilders was issued yesterday by Dutch political science professor Meindert Fennema in the Netherlands called The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

Although Mr Fennema has his doubts about the former apprentice (“His opinions divide Dutch society strongly”), he is certain that Mr Wilders is not a temporary phenomenon. “The issues he raises will dominate Dutch politics in the next decades. You might wonder how long Mr Wilders himself will remain a strong force in Dutch politics, but the problems he addresses are here to stay”.

At Tuesday’s book presentation, former Conservative party (VVD) leader Mr Bolkestein said Mr Wilders does not pose any threat to Dutch society. “He has said all kinds of things, but he’s never done any harm”, Mr Bolkestein said. “The threats aimed at him and his security are a much bigger threat”.

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