Dutch Election Is Underway, In Latest Test Of Populist Nationalism
High voter turnout was reported by local media in the first hours of voting, with 33 percent of voters hitting the polls by 1:45 p.m. local time.
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Making Sense Of The Dutch Election — And The Role Geert Wilders May Play
Wednesday's election may be political populism's next big test. Wilders' right-wing Freedom Party has led in polls — until recently. Two political analysts put his potential impact in context.
Officials Launch Formal Investigation Of French Candidate Francois Fillon
Preliminary charges center on allegations the center-right presidential nominee paid his wife and children for fake jobs with public funds. Once the favorite, Fillon has faltered under the scandal.
United Kingdom Moves Step Closer To Leaving European Union
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews George Parker, political editor of the Financial Times, about the latest news around Britain's exit from the European Union.
European Leaders Fear Rise Of Populist Candidates
The mood in Brussels ranges from deep concern to outright fear as the European Union faces a critical U.S. president and upcoming votes in the Netherlands and France, where populists are campaigning to leave the EU.
Murdoch And Trump, An Alliance Of Mutual Interest
The media titan, long accustomed to influence and access when it comes to Australian and British prime ministers, is poised to enjoy similar status with President Trump.
In A French Town, Voters Try To Make Sense Of An Election Race Like No Other
The scandals and party infighting in this year's French presidential election have left voters unsure about which candidate to vote for.
Employers' Hijab Ban Isn't 'Direct Discrimination,' European Court Says
When she was hired in 2003, a receptionist didn't wear a hijab to work. Her attempts to wear one three years later resulted in her being fired.
For Refugees In Germany, Hope And Frustration Mark Path Toward Integration
Refugees were seen as the answer to Germany's declining population and worker shortage. But the mood has darkened, and those refugees who reach Germany face long waits as they struggle to assimilate.
Dutch Prime Minister Urges Voters To Reject Far-Right Candidate
Prime Minister Mark Rutte asks voters to reject anti-immigrant, anti-Islam candidate Geerte Wilders in Wednesday's elections, and halt the spread of political populism.