Ad
In Maastricht, a square is named after 1992, the year of the Maastricht treaty (Photo: Peter Teffer)

Feature

Nexit could pop up in Dutch election campaign

In Maastricht, a square is named after 1992, the year of the Maastricht treaty (Photo: Peter Teffer)

Do the Dutch want a referendum about their membership of the European Union, following the British example? And if so, would they vote for a Netherlands' exit, a Nexit?

It is unclear how many people would support a Nexit, but with anti-EU MP Geert Wilders' party leading the polls, these questions will feature in the election campaign the coming weeks.

On 15 March, the Dutch will elect a new Lower House of the parliament. According to an average of the most recent polls, Wilders's ...

To read this story, log in or subscribe

Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.

Already a member? Login
Ad
Ad