Geert Wilders emerges as the dominant force in the Dutch election with a landslide victory

Geert Wilders, the far-right, anti-Islam populist, is poised for a significant victory in the Dutch parliamentary election, potentially becoming the country's first hard-right prime minister. His Party for Freedom is projected to win 35 seats, more than double their previous count. Wilders' election program includes calls for a referendum on leaving the European Union, a halt to accepting asylum-seekers, and the "de-Islamization" of the Netherlands. However, forming a coalition government may prove challenging as mainstream parties are reluctant to join forces with him. This election result adds to the changing political landscape in Europe.