Geert Wilders demands Spain's Schengen expulsion and seeks election win

Dutch far‑right leader Geert Wilders called for Spain to be expelled from the Schengen Area after an attempted mass crossing into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco. He urged immediate border closures and a parliamentary debate, describing the incident as an “Islamic invasion.” Dutch foreign and defence ministers expressed concern and called for swift action, while also urging Morocco to curb the flow.

At the same time, Wilders' Party for Freedom (PVV) is campaigning in the Dutch parliamentary election. Polls show the PVV neck‑and‑neck with centrist rivals, and mainstream parties have ruled out coalition talks with Wilders. The election outcome will determine whether his hard‑line anti‑immigration platform can shape Dutch policy.

Both the border crisis and the election highlight Wilders' emphasis on tightening EU borders and limiting asylum, putting pressure on Spain, Morocco and EU institutions.