The Intelligence: a far-right victory in the Netherlands
The Intelligence from The Economist
The Economist
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🗓️ 23 November 2023
⏱️ 26 minutes
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Summary
Geert Wilders campaigned on leaving the European Union, closing the borders, and even suggested banning Islam. The Dutch surprisingly voted for him anyway. But without a majority, can he form a government? WeWork is a flawed company, but their bankruptcy reflects greater turmoil in real estate (10:10). And, how hyper-bouncy shoes are giving runners an edge (17:42).
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| 0:27.6 | extraordinary. The Economist. Hello and welcome to the intelligence from the economist. |
| 0:45.0 | I'm your host, Ora Ugunbi. |
| 0:48.0 | Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world. |
| 0:54.0 | We work has never turned a profit in its 13 years of existence, |
| 1:01.0 | so not everyone was surprised when it declared bankruptcy. |
| 1:04.4 | As it unravels, it's clear that it isn't the only property company in trouble. |
| 1:09.6 | And last month, the's world marathon record was smashed by 34 seconds. |
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| 1:35.0 | there. |
| 1:36.0 | Vos, in |
| 1:40.0 | voters in the Netherlands have delivered a political earthquake this morning. |
| 1:47.0 | Five and death and shape. Kriert Vildas, the leader of the far right party for freedom or PVV has won the most seats in the country's parliamentary elections. |
| 2:03.0 | I'm in politics for 25 years now and this is the happiest day of my life so far in politics. |
| 2:10.0 | We became the number one party by far. |
| 2:13.0 | I mean, is what a lot of people... |
| 2:15.0 | 26 parties were vying for power in yesterday's poll. |
| 2:19.0 | And the anti-immigration, anti-EU leader |
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