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Far-right, anti-Islam Dutch politician Geert Wilders sought to kick-start the arduous process of forming a coalition on Tuesday, still reeling from the collapse of initial efforts before talks had even begun.

Blow to far-right leader as man chosen to oversee coalition talks quits over fraud claims

Talks begin with liberal leader warning people not to be fooled by Wilders’ ‘Mother Teresa’ act

After his shock election win, far-right Dutch firebrand Geert Wilders on Friday kicked off the formal process of building a government coalition, battling to convince reluctant rivals to serve under him as premier.

The results of the Dutch election, in which Geert Wilders’ Party for Freedom emerged as victors, have sent shockwaves through the political establishment.

Far-right leader also says he wants EU exit referendum, as other parties meet to consider joining coalition

Media complacency and outgoing PM Mark Rutte’s decision to campaign on immigration have created a political earthquake, says Cas Mudde of the University of Georgia

The far-right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders was headed for a massive parliamentary election victory Thursday in one of the biggest political upsets in Dutch politics since World War II, and one that is bound to send shockwaves through Europe.

Geert Wilders’ anti-Islam Party for Freedom predicted to win 35 seats in 150-seat parliament

Election results will determine new direction for country in over a decade

No fewer than 26 political parties are seeking a share of the 150 seats in the lower house of parliament in the Netherlands' general election Wednesday