Dutch Farmer-Citizen Movement party wins big in election

[Shaul]

In the recent elections in the Netherlands the Farmer-Citizen Movement party("BoerBurgerBeweging") won 15 seats in the 75 seat upper legislative chamber. The party campaigned against strict environmentalist policies that limit nitrogen use. The election result is a major shake up.

Dutch farmers' protest party scores big election win, shaking up Senate

 

[Twilight Hue]

In the recent elections in the Netherlands the Farmer-Citizen Movement party("BoerBurgerBeweging") won 15 seats in the 75 seat upper legislative chamber. The party campaigned against strict environmentalist policies that limit nitrogen use. The election result is a major shake up.

Dutch farmers' protest party scores big election win, shaking up Senate

Glad for the Dutch.

Farmers are the backbone and bread providers of the world.

 

[lewisnotmiller]

It's as yet unclear what impact this will have in current policy, near as I can tell. The BBB seem to be gaining votes from the conservatives, not the left/greens.