8 months ago
Seven Lawmakers Split from Wilders' Far-Right Party
Seven members of a political party in the Netherlands have decided to leave the group led by Geert Wilders.
They are unhappy with how he leads the party.
This is a big deal because it's the first time so many people have left his party since it started in 2006.
The party is called the Freedom Party, and it's known for having far-right views.
The seven members will now form their own group in the parliament.
Seven lawmakers split from Geert Wilders' Freedom Party faction in the Dutch parliament.
The split is the most serious challenge to Wilders' leadership since the party's founding in 2006.
The lawmakers cited dissatisfaction with Wilders' leadership as the reason for their departure.
The Freedom Party has 26 members in the parliament, with 7 now forming their own group.
The split was reported by ANP, citing statements from Wilders and the lawmakers.
- Who
- Seven lawmakers from the Freedom Party
- What
- Split from the party's faction in parliament
- Where
- Netherlands
- When
- January 20
- Why
- Dissatisfaction with Geert Wilders' leadership
Key facts
- Party
- Freedom Party
- Leader
- Geert Wilders
- Number of Split Lawmakers
- 7
- Total Faction Members
- 26
- Reason for Split
- Dissatisfaction with leadership
Sources
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