Populist Movement Hits the Netherlands

The video discusses the political landscape in the Netherlands, focusing on the rise of the Health Builders party, which is anti-Islam and pro-EU exit. Despite leading in polls, they are unlikely to form a government due to limited seats. The fragmented political scene requires coalitions, with Prime Minister Mark Rotter's liberals needing multiple parties to govern. The Freedom Party, drawing from both right and left-wing voters, is gaining traction but faces challenges. International events like Trump's election and Brexit have influenced Dutch politics, with similarities noted between Trump and Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders.

What implications could a significant gain in seats for the Freedom Party have on coalition formation?

In what ways have external events, like the Brexit vote, influenced Dutch voters' perspectives?