Anti-Immigration, Local Parties Surge In Dutch Municipal Elections

by Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News Europe Bureau ChiefAMSTERDAM (Worthy News) – Anti-immigration and local parties made gains in municipal elections in the Netherlands, where concerns over rising migration from mainly Islamic countries, the financial impact of climate policies, and increased defense spending have dominated national and local debates.Local lists together received about 35.5 percent of the vote, up from 32.8 percent previously, meaning around 2.6 million voters backed a local par