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Wilders spends summer on the sidelines as other PVV factions chart their own course

Wilders spends summer on the sidelines as other PVV factions chart their own course

PVV leader Geert Wilders faces a diminished political role in The Hague, while his party's parliamentary faction remains largely withdrawn. Conversely, the PVV delegation in Brussels is adopting a different approach, signaling a divergence in the party's strategic direction.

Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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