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Why young Europeans are turning towards the far right

Lunching on a sandwich in the central market of Volendam, a port north of Amsterdam, Gerald, 24, was lucid about his choice in last month’s Dutch election.

“I voted for Wilders, and many of my friends did too,” he said. “I don’t want to live with my parents for ever. I want my own home, and to be able to provide for my family later on. Wilders wants to figure out the housing crisis, and make our healthcare better. Those are the most important topics for

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