[Breaking News]Japan PM Takaichi, JIP leader Yoshimura hold talks

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 17 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura attend a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, following their talks on a bill to slash the number of House of Representatives seats by 10 percent. (Kyodo)

Japan PM Takaichi, JIP leader Yoshimura hold talks

Japan PM Takaichi, JIP leader Yoshimura hold talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura attend a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, following their talks on a bill to slash the number of House of Representatives seats by 10 percent.

Japan PM Takaichi, JIP leader Yoshimura hold talks

Japan PM Takaichi, JIP leader Yoshimura hold talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura attend a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, following their talks on a bill to slash the number of House of Representatives seats by 10 percent.

Japan PM Takaichi, JIP leader Yoshimura hold talks

Japan PM Takaichi, JIP leader Yoshimura hold talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura attend a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, following their talks on a bill to slash the number of House of Representatives seats by 10 percent.

Japan PM Takaichi, JIP leader Yoshimura hold talks

Japan PM Takaichi, JIP leader Yoshimura hold talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura attend a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, following their talks on a bill to slash the number of House of Representatives seats by 10 percent.

Japan PM Takaichi, JIP leader Yoshimura hold talks

Japan PM Takaichi, JIP leader Yoshimura hold talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura shake hands at a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, following their talks on a bill to slash the number of House of Representatives seats by 10 percent.

Japan PM Takaichi, JIP leader Yoshimura hold talks

Japan PM Takaichi, JIP leader Yoshimura hold talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura shake hands at a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, following their talks on a bill to slash the number of House of Representatives seats by 10 percent.

Japan PM Takaichi, JIP leader Yoshimura hold talks

Japan PM Takaichi, JIP leader Yoshimura hold talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R, back) and Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura (L) hold talks in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, on a bill to slash the number of House of Representatives seats by 10 percent.

Japan PM Takaichi, JIP leader Yoshimura hold talks

Japan PM Takaichi, JIP leader Yoshimura hold talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R, back) and Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura (L, back) hold talks in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, on a bill to slash the number of House of Representatives seats by 10 percent.

CALCIO - FIFA Mondiali - FIFA World CUP 2026 - Qualification Round - Italy vs Israel

CALCIO - FIFA Mondiali - FIFA World CUP 2026 - Qualification Round - Italy vs Israel

the first 10 row of seats free of people in Italy vs Israel, European Qualifier, Group I, matchday 8, game at Bluenergy stadium in Udine (UD), Italy, on October 14, 2025.

CALCIO - FIFA Mondiali - FIFA World CUP 2026 - Qualification Round - Italy vs Israel

CALCIO - FIFA Mondiali - FIFA World CUP 2026 - Qualification Round - Italy vs Israel

the first 10 row of seats free of people in Italy vs Israel, European Qualifier, Group I, matchday 8, game at Bluenergy stadium in Udine (UD), Italy, on October 14, 2025.

Illustration CGV Cinema

Illustration CGV Cinema

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 10, 2024 - Illustration CGV Cinema, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China, July 10, 2024. A number of theaters responded that "single people can not choose the C seat" is the industry rule, the purpose is to optimize the utilization of seats.

Illustration CGV Cinema

Illustration CGV Cinema

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 10, 2024 - Illustration CGV Cinema, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China, July 10, 2024. A number of theaters responded that "single people can not choose the C seat" is the industry rule, the purpose is to optimize the utilization of seats.

Illustration CGV Cinema

Illustration CGV Cinema

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 10, 2024 - Illustration CGV Cinema, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China, July 10, 2024. A number of theaters responded that "single people can not choose the C seat" is the industry rule, the purpose is to optimize the utilization of seats.

Illustration CGV Cinema

Illustration CGV Cinema

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 10, 2024 - Illustration CGV Cinema, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China, July 10, 2024. A number of theaters responded that "single people can not choose the C seat" is the industry rule, the purpose is to optimize the utilization of seats.

Illustration CGV Cinema

Illustration CGV Cinema

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 10, 2024 - Illustration CGV Cinema, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China, July 10, 2024. A number of theaters responded that "single people can not choose the C seat" is the industry rule, the purpose is to optimize the utilization of seats.

Illustration CGV Cinema

Illustration CGV Cinema

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 10, 2024 - Illustration CGV Cinema, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China, July 10, 2024. A number of theaters responded that "single people can not choose the C seat" is the industry rule, the purpose is to optimize the utilization of seats.

Illustration CGV Cinema

Illustration CGV Cinema

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 10, 2024 - Illustration CGV Cinema, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China, July 10, 2024. A number of theaters responded that "single people can not choose the C seat" is the industry rule, the purpose is to optimize the utilization of seats.

Illustration CGV Cinema

Illustration CGV Cinema

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 10, 2024 - Illustration CGV Cinema, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China, July 10, 2024. A number of theaters responded that "single people can not choose the C seat" is the industry rule, the purpose is to optimize the utilization of seats.

Illustration CGV Cinema

Illustration CGV Cinema

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 10, 2024 - Illustration CGV Cinema, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China, July 10, 2024. A number of theaters responded that "single people can not choose the C seat" is the industry rule, the purpose is to optimize the utilization of seats.

ITALY-ROME-EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ELECTIONS

ITALY-ROME-EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ELECTIONS

(240610) -- ROME, June 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Italian Prime Minister and leader of the far-right populist Brothers of Italy (FdI) party Giorgia Meloni speaks following the announcement of the partial results of the European Parliament elections, in Rome, Italy, June 10, 2024. Brothers of Italy has strengthened its hand with a strong showing in the European Parliament elections ending Sunday night. The party gained 28.8 percent of votes, earning 24 of Italy's 76 seats in the legislative body. Right-wing groups are projected to secure substantial gains in the 2024 European Parliament (EP) election, diminishing the influence of centrist parties, according to preliminary estimate results released by the EP early Monday. (Photo by Elisa Lingria/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

ITALY-ROME-EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ELECTIONS

ITALY-ROME-EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ELECTIONS

(240610) -- ROME, June 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Italian Prime Minister and leader of the far-right populist Brothers of Italy (FdI) party Giorgia Meloni speaks following the announcement of the partial results of the European Parliament elections, in Rome, Italy, June 10, 2024. Brothers of Italy has strengthened its hand with a strong showing in the European Parliament elections ending Sunday night. The party gained 28.8 percent of votes, earning 24 of Italy's 76 seats in the legislative body. Right-wing groups are projected to secure substantial gains in the 2024 European Parliament (EP) election, diminishing the influence of centrist parties, according to preliminary estimate results released by the EP early Monday. (Photo by Elisa Lingria/Xinhua)

UK parliament dissolves ahead of July general election

STORY: UK parliament dissolves ahead of July general election SHOOTING TIME: May 30, 2024/FILE DATELINE: May 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (courtesy of 10 Downing Street) 3. various of British parliament House of Commons (file of May 2024) 4. various of British parliament building STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent "The British parliament dissolved on Thursday in anticipation of the general election scheduled for July 4. The dissolution marks the conclusion of all parliamentary activities in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords." Campaigning has officially kicked off as 650 parliamentary seats in the Commons became vacant at one minute past midnight (2301 GMT) according to the electoral schedule. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced last week that the country will hold a general election on July 4. The Conserv

Voting ends in 2nd round of Iran's parliamentary election

STORY: Voting ends in 2nd round of Iran's parliamentary election SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people in polling stations 2. various of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei voting STORYLINE: Voting in the second round of Iran's 12th parliamentary election ended at 10:00 p.m. local time (1830 GMT) Friday after 14 straight hours, according to the official news agency IRNA. The election was held at nearly 11,500 polling stations in 22 constituencies in 15 provinces and 47 counties. The voting, initially scheduled to end at 6:00 p.m. local time, was extended thrice. A total of 90 candidates competed for the remaining 45 positions in the Iranian parliament in the runoff, as 245 seats have already been decided in the first round held on March 1. Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei voted at a polling station in Tehran minutes after the voting began at 8:00 a.m. local time. In an address to reporters

Trudeau Hosts Official Dinner For French PM Attal - Ottawa

Trudeau Hosts Official Dinner For French PM Attal - Ottawa

Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, right, and Prime Minister of France Gabriel Attal return to their seats after toasts at a dinner at the National Gallery of Canada, in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

S. Korea's opposition party overwhelmingly leads exit polls in parliamentary elections

STORY: S. Korea's opposition party overwhelmingly leads exit polls in parliamentary elections SHOOTING TIME: April 10, 2024 DATELINE: April 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:38 LOCATION: Seoul CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a polling station in Gwangjin district, Seoul 2. various of exit poll at a polling station in Yongsan district, Seoul STORYLINE: South Korea's main liberal opposition Democratic Party overwhelmingly led exit polls in parliamentary elections, a survey from local broadcaster JTBC showed Wednesday. The Democratic Party and its satellite party were projected to secure 168-193 seats, including the directly-contested constituency seats and the proportional representation (PR) slots. The ruling conservative People Power Party and its satellite party were estimated to win 87-111 parliamentary seats. The quadrennial polls for 300 members of the National Assembly were carried out at 14,259 voting stations across the Asian country to let voters cast ballots for 254 constituency seats and 46 PR

Voting ends in Iran's parliament, Assembly of Experts elections after 16 hours

STORY: Voting ends in Iran's parliament, Assembly of Experts elections after 16 hours SHOOTING TIME: March 1, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of voters voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts STORYLINE: Voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts ended at 12:00 a.m. Saturday local time after 16 straight hours, the official news agency IRNA reported. The voting began at 8:00 a.m. Friday local time at 59,000 polling stations across the country, with more than 15,000 candidates competing for 290 seats in the Iranian parliament, and 144 candidates vying for positions at the eight-year-term Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body that oversees the activities of Iran's supreme leader, and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader. A total of 61.17 million people, comprising 30.94 million men and 30.22 million women, were eligible to vote in the two elections, according to the I

Maryam Nawaz Sharif elected as 1st female chief minister of Pakistan's Punjab

STORY: Maryam Nawaz Sharif elected as 1st female chief minister of Pakistan's Punjab SHOOTING DATE: Feb. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Maryam Nawaz Sharif STORYLINE: Maryam Nawaz Sharif, senior vice president of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party, was elected on Monday as the first female chief minister for Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, Speaker of the provincial assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad announced. Maryam, daughter of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, secured 220 votes against zero votes received by Aftab Ahmad Khan, a candidate of the Sunni Ittehad Council, said the speaker. Khan and his party members walked out of the assembly session and boycotted the voting process after he was not allowed to discuss some issues related to reserved seats. Maryam, 50, is also the first female chief minister of any province of Pakistan since the South Asian country's independence in 1947. Maryam was elected

China-Laos Railway witnesses its first Spring Festival travel rush

STORY: China-Laos Railway witnesses its first Spring Festival travel rush SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 10, 2024 and files DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cross-border passenger trains in China-Laos Railway 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DAI RUI, Crew supervisor of China-Laos Railway 3. various of China-Laos Railway STORYLINE: The China-Laos Railway is witnessing its first Spring Festival travel rush since the railway started cross-border passenger services on April 13, 2023. In order to ensure a seamless and safe travel experience for international passengers, railway workers from China and Laos organized collective training to strengthen cooperation before the travel peak. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DAI RUI, Train conductor, China-Laos Railway "We have taken a variety of measures to guarantee the smooth traveling of passengers. The cross-border seats for international passengers have been added to 350 from 300. (During Spring Festival travel rush

King Felipe Visits The Facilities Of Mantequerías Arias In Asturia

King Felipe Visits The Facilities Of Mantequerías Arias In Asturia

King Felipe VI (c) next to an Alsa hydrogen bus during the closing ceremony of Alsa's centenary on January 25, 2024, in Oviedo, Asturias (Spain). Alsa celebrated throughout 2023 one hundred years of life that have placed it as the largest road passenger transport company in the country. Founded on April 20, 1923 in Luarca to make road trips in Asturias, it has been transformed over the course of a century into a global company with 7,000 buses and 16,000 workers serving more than 550 million passengers a year in different countries around the world.ALSA currently has a fleet of 5,600 buses and a staff of 16,000 professionals, who last year served 553 million passengers, with whom the company also wanted to celebrate this centenary, offering 100,000 seats for 10 euros to travel in the coming months. Photo by Xuan Cueto/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe Visits The Facilities Of Mantequerías Arias In Asturia

King Felipe Visits The Facilities Of Mantequerías Arias In Asturia

The president of Asturias, Adrián Barbón (l) and King Felipe VI (c) next to an old Alsa bus during the closing ceremony of Alsa's centenary, on January 25, 2024, in Oviedo, Asturias (Spain). Alsa celebrated 100 years of life in 2023, making it the largest passenger road transport company in the country. Founded on April 20, 1923 in Luarca to make road trips in Asturias, it has been transformed over the course of a century into a global company with 7,000 buses and 16,000 workers serving more than 550 million passengers a year in different countries around the world.ALSA currently has a fleet of 5,600 buses and a staff of 16,000 professionals, who last year served 553 million passengers, with whom the company also wanted to celebrate this centenary, offering 100,000 seats for 10 euros to travel in the coming months. Photo by Xuan Cueto/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe Visits The Facilities Of Mantequerías Arias In Asturia

King Felipe Visits The Facilities Of Mantequerías Arias In Asturia

The president of Asturias, Adrián Barbón (3l) and King Felipe VI (c) next to a vintage Alsa bus during the closing ceremony of Alsa's centenary on January 25, 2024, in Oviedo, Asturias (Spain). Alsa celebrated 100 years of life in 2023, making it the largest passenger road transport company in the country. Founded on April 20, 1923 in Luarca to make road trips in Asturias, it has been transformed over the course of a century into a global company with 7,000 buses and 16,000 workers serving more than 550 million passengers a year in different countries around the world.ALSA currently has a fleet of 5,600 buses and a staff of 16,000 professionals, who last year served 553 million passengers, with whom the company also wanted to celebrate this centenary, offering 100,000 seats for 10 euros to travel in the coming months. Photo by Xuan Cueto/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe Visits The Facilities Of Mantequerías Arias In Asturia

King Felipe Visits The Facilities Of Mantequerías Arias In Asturia

The Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente (left) and King Felipe VI (right) look at a vintage vehicle during the closing ceremony of Alsa's centenary, on January 25, 2024, in Oviedo, Asturias (Spain). Alsa celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023, making it the largest passenger road transport company in the country. Founded on April 20, 1923 in Luarca to make road trips in Asturias, it has been transformed over the course of a century into a global company with 7,000 buses and 16,000 workers serving more than 550 million passengers a year in different countries around the world.ALSA currently has a fleet of 5,600 buses and a staff of 16,000 professionals, who last year served 553 million passengers, with whom the company also wanted to celebrate this centenary, offering 100,000 seats for 10 euros to travel in the coming months. Photo by Xuan Cueto/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-HONG KONG-7TH DISTRICT COUNCIL ORDINARY ELECTION (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-7TH DISTRICT COUNCIL ORDINARY ELECTION (CN)

(231210) -- HONG KONG, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People leave a District Council geographical constituency polling station in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 10, 2023. Voting for the 7th District Council Ordinary Election of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) began on Sunday, with 399 candidates running for 176 seats in the District Committees constituency (DCC) and the 88 seats in the District Council geographical constituency (DCGC). This is the first District Council election since the HKSAR reformed the electoral system to improve district governance. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

CHINA-HONG KONG-7TH DISTRICT COUNCIL ORDINARY ELECTION (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-7TH DISTRICT COUNCIL ORDINARY ELECTION (CN)

(231210) -- HONG KONG, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People arrive at a District Council geographical constituency polling station in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 10, 2023. Voting for the 7th District Council Ordinary Election of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) began on Sunday, with 399 candidates running for 176 seats in the District Committees constituency (DCC) and the 88 seats in the District Council geographical constituency (DCGC). This is the first District Council election since the HKSAR reformed the electoral system to improve district governance. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

CHINA-HONG KONG-7TH DISTRICT COUNCIL ORDINARY ELECTION (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-7TH DISTRICT COUNCIL ORDINARY ELECTION (CN)

(231210) -- HONG KONG, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chief Executive John Lee casts his vote in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 10, 2023. Voting for the 7th District Council Ordinary Election of the HKSAR began on Sunday, with 399 candidates running for 176 seats in the District Committees constituency (DCC) and the 88 seats in the District Council geographical constituency (DCGC). This is the first District Council election since the HKSAR reformed the electoral system to improve district governance. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

File photo dated March 15, 2017 shows Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders brings his vote for the parliamentary elections in Basisschool De Walvis, The Hague, Netherlands. Geert Wilders, the Dutch populist whose anti-Islam comments have led to death threats, could become the next leader of the Netherlands following an election upset for his Freedom Party (PVV) on Wednesday. After 25 years in Dutch politics without holding office, Wilders was set to lead coalition government talks and has a good chance of becoming prime minister. An exit poll on Wednesday evening showed the PVV in a clear lead, 10 seats ahead of its closest rival, Frans Timmermans' Labour/Green Left combination. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

File photo dated September 3, 2015 shows far-right PVV leader Geert Wilders speaks during the council meeting about a possible reception center for asylum seekers in Zeewolde, Netherlands. Geert Wilders, the Dutch populist whose anti-Islam comments have led to death threats, could become the next leader of the Netherlands following an election upset for his Freedom Party (PVV) on Wednesday. After 25 years in Dutch politics without holding office, Wilders was set to lead coalition government talks and has a good chance of becoming prime minister. An exit poll on Wednesday evening showed the PVV in a clear lead, 10 seats ahead of its closest rival, Frans Timmermans' Labour/Green Left combination. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

File photo dated March 2, 2017 shows Dutch politician, representative of Party For Freedom Geert Wilders in The Hague, Netherlands. Geert Wilders, the Dutch populist whose anti-Islam comments have led to death threats, could become the next leader of the Netherlands following an election upset for his Freedom Party (PVV) on Wednesday. After 25 years in Dutch politics without holding office, Wilders was set to lead coalition government talks and has a good chance of becoming prime minister. An exit poll on Wednesday evening showed the PVV in a clear lead, 10 seats ahead of its closest rival, Frans Timmermans' Labour/Green Left combination. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

File photo dated March 15, 2017 shows Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders brings his vote for the parliamentary elections in Basisschool De Walvis, The Hague, Netherlands. Geert Wilders, the Dutch populist whose anti-Islam comments have led to death threats, could become the next leader of the Netherlands following an election upset for his Freedom Party (PVV) on Wednesday. After 25 years in Dutch politics without holding office, Wilders was set to lead coalition government talks and has a good chance of becoming prime minister. An exit poll on Wednesday evening showed the PVV in a clear lead, 10 seats ahead of its closest rival, Frans Timmermans' Labour/Green Left combination. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

File photo dated November 22, 2023 shows leader of the Party for Freedom (PVV) Geert Wilders casts his vote for the House of Representatives elections in Netherlands, The Hague, Netherlands. Geert Wilders, the Dutch populist whose anti-Islam comments have led to death threats, could become the next leader of the Netherlands following an election upset for his Freedom Party (PVV) on Wednesday. After 25 years in Dutch politics without holding office, Wilders was set to lead coalition government talks and has a good chance of becoming prime minister. An exit poll on Wednesday evening showed the PVV in a clear lead, 10 seats ahead of its closest rival, Frans Timmermans' Labour/Green Left combination. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

File photo dated April 9, 2015 shows Dutch Party for Freedom (PVV) leader Geert Wilders holds a placard reading No Hate Imams In Netherlands outside a mosque hosting the third Islamic Conference in Overvecht, Netherlands. Geert Wilders, the Dutch populist whose anti-Islam comments have led to death threats, could become the next leader of the Netherlands following an election upset for his Freedom Party (PVV) on Wednesday. After 25 years in Dutch politics without holding office, Wilders was set to lead coalition government talks and has a good chance of becoming prime minister. An exit poll on Wednesday evening showed the PVV in a clear lead, 10 seats ahead of its closest rival, Frans Timmermans' Labour/Green Left combination. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

File photo dated March 2, 2017 shows Dutch politician, representative of Party For Freedom Geert Wilders in The Hague, Netherlands. Geert Wilders, the Dutch populist whose anti-Islam comments have led to death threats, could become the next leader of the Netherlands following an election upset for his Freedom Party (PVV) on Wednesday. After 25 years in Dutch politics without holding office, Wilders was set to lead coalition government talks and has a good chance of becoming prime minister. An exit poll on Wednesday evening showed the PVV in a clear lead, 10 seats ahead of its closest rival, Frans Timmermans' Labour/Green Left combination. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

File photo dated March 2, 2017 shows Dutch politician, representative of Party For Freedom Geert Wilders in The Hague, Netherlands. Geert Wilders, the Dutch populist whose anti-Islam comments have led to death threats, could become the next leader of the Netherlands following an election upset for his Freedom Party (PVV) on Wednesday. After 25 years in Dutch politics without holding office, Wilders was set to lead coalition government talks and has a good chance of becoming prime minister. An exit poll on Wednesday evening showed the PVV in a clear lead, 10 seats ahead of its closest rival, Frans Timmermans' Labour/Green Left combination. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

File photo dated September 3, 2015 shows far-right PVV leader Geert Wilders speaks during the council meeting about a possible reception center for asylum seekers in Zeewolde, Netherlands. Geert Wilders, the Dutch populist whose anti-Islam comments have led to death threats, could become the next leader of the Netherlands following an election upset for his Freedom Party (PVV) on Wednesday. After 25 years in Dutch politics without holding office, Wilders was set to lead coalition government talks and has a good chance of becoming prime minister. An exit poll on Wednesday evening showed the PVV in a clear lead, 10 seats ahead of its closest rival, Frans Timmermans' Labour/Green Left combination. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

File photo dated December 07, 2020. shows Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders speaks during Black Monday action at the Koekamp in The Hague, Netherlands. Geert Wilders, the Dutch populist whose anti-Islam comments have led to death threats, could become the next leader of the Netherlands following an election upset for his Freedom Party (PVV) on Wednesday. After 25 years in Dutch politics without holding office, Wilders was set to lead coalition government talks and has a good chance of becoming prime minister. An exit poll on Wednesday evening showed the PVV in a clear lead, 10 seats ahead of its closest rival, Frans Timmermans' Labour/Green Left combination. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

File photo dated March 11, 2017 shows nti-Islam populist PPV party leader and election candidate Geert Wilders has kicked off his campaign for Dutch parliamentary elections, amid tight security and intense media interest in Valkenburg, Netherlands. Geert Wilders, the Dutch populist whose anti-Islam comments have led to death threats, could become the next leader of the Netherlands following an election upset for his Freedom Party (PVV) on Wednesday. After 25 years in Dutch politics without holding office, Wilders was set to lead coalition government talks and has a good chance of becoming prime minister. An exit poll on Wednesday evening showed the PVV in a clear lead, 10 seats ahead of its closest rival, Frans Timmermans' Labour/Green Left combination. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

File photo dated March 2, 2017 shows Dutch politician, representative of Party For Freedom Geert Wilders in The Hague, Netherlands. Geert Wilders, the Dutch populist whose anti-Islam comments have led to death threats, could become the next leader of the Netherlands following an election upset for his Freedom Party (PVV) on Wednesday. After 25 years in Dutch politics without holding office, Wilders was set to lead coalition government talks and has a good chance of becoming prime minister. An exit poll on Wednesday evening showed the PVV in a clear lead, 10 seats ahead of its closest rival, Frans Timmermans' Labour/Green Left combination. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

File photo dated Portrait of Geert Wilders PVV party leader at House of Representatives elections in The Hague, Netherlands, on November 3, 2023. Geert Wilders, the Dutch populist whose anti-Islam comments have led to death threats, could become the next leader of the Netherlands following an election upset for his Freedom Party (PVV) on Wednesday. After 25 years in Dutch politics without holding office, Wilders was set to lead coalition government talks and has a good chance of becoming prime minister. An exit poll on Wednesday evening showed the PVV in a clear lead, 10 seats ahead of its closest rival, Frans Timmermans' Labour/Green Left combination. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

Anti-EU Populist Geert Wilders Could Be Next Dutch PM

File photo dated September 3, 2019 shows Dutch PVV party leader Geert Wilders in the extra secure court, Schiphol, the Netherlands. Geert Wilders, the Dutch populist whose anti-Islam comments have led to death threats, could become the next leader of the Netherlands following an election upset for his Freedom Party (PVV) on Wednesday. After 25 years in Dutch politics without holding office, Wilders was set to lead coalition government talks and has a good chance of becoming prime minister. An exit poll on Wednesday evening showed the PVV in a clear lead, 10 seats ahead of its closest rival, Frans Timmermans' Labour/Green Left combination. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM