House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer)In officeParty for FreedomNorth Brabant · The HagueMember of the House of Representatives
Geert Wilders
Profile
Geert Wilders is a prominent Dutch politician who has served as the leader of the Party for Freedom (PVV) since founding it in 2006. Known for his right-wing populist platform, he advocates for strict anti-immigration policies, Euroscepticism, and strong opposition to Islam. Wilders began his political career with the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) before establishing his own party. He has been a long-standing member of the House of Representatives and remains a central, albeit controversial, figure in Dutch politics due to his confrontational rhetoric and campaigns regarding national identity and cultural integration.
Details
- Born
- 1963-09-06 · 62 years old
- Birth place
- Venlo, Netherlands
- Education
- Mavo and Havo, Open University of the Netherlands
- Career
- Insurance council worker, legal adviser at the Social Security Supervisory Board
