Dutch Election: Geert Wilders Wins

Anti-Islam Politician Triumphs

Veteran anti-Islam populist leader Geert Wilders has won a dramatic victory in the Dutch general election, with almost all votes counted.

Wilders' Party for Freedom (PVV) is projected to have won 24 seats in the 150-seat parliament, up from 15 in the previous election.

The victory is a major blow to Prime Minister Mark Rutte's ruling Liberal Party, which is projected to lose 10 seats and finish with 32.

Wilders faces an uphill task in forming a government, as no other major party is willing to work with him.

However, he has promised to try to form a coalition with other right-wing parties, including the anti-immigration Forum for Democracy.

Wilders' victory is likely to send shockwaves across Europe, where far-right parties have been making gains in recent years.

He is a controversial figure who has been convicted of hate speech and inciting discrimination.

However, he has tapped into a growing sense of disillusionment with the political establishment and fears about immigration and Islam.

Wilders' victory is a reminder of the growing strength of populism in Europe and the challenges facing traditional political parties.