Geert Wilders Attacks New Prime Minister Over Handling of Racism Claims Against Cabinet Members

Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders criticized Prime Minister Dick Schoof for not defending his cabinet members from accusations of racism over comments about headscarves. Wilders, whose party won the most seats in recent elections, demanded Schoof, a former spy chief and non-party leader, publicly distance himself from the accusations against two ministers from his Freedom Party. Schoof responded by emphasizing his independent decision-making and commitment to the entire cabinet.