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Inside Europe: Wilders' rise

Lauren FrayerFebruary 16, 2017

There's just a month to go until elections in the Netherlands and populist politics have been steadily gaining support there. One name is dominating the campaign – Geert Wilders, head of the far-right, anti-EU and anti-Islam Freedom Party. Wilders is expected to do well in the scenic town of Volendam. It's a popular place for tourists, looking for an authentic Dutch experience.

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Report: Lauren Frayer, Volendam, The Netherlands