Dutch Acting Minister of Defense Kajsa Ollongren expressed concern about a possible decrease in military and financial support to Ukraine due to the election victory of the far-right Geert Wilders Freedom Party. writes about this NL Times.
According to Ollongren, a “new political wind” is blowing in the Netherlands and this creates concern. Wilders’ party campaign platform calls for an end to support for Ukraine, and according to the defense minister, the Freedom Party is “trying to hide behind the barrage” when international efforts are needed.
“International threats are more serious than ever… We have not lived in such danger and uncertainty since the Cold War,” Ollongren said.
He emphasized that he could not bury his head in the sand and that money should be allocated to support Kiev to ensure the security of the Netherlands in the future.
Also present was Geert Wilders, leader of the Netherlands’ far-right Freedom Party (PVV), which had previously won the parliamentary elections. expressed The view that the Netherlands should not provide military aid to Ukraine.
Previously The party advocating the lifting of sanctions against the Russian Federation won in the Netherlands.