European Commission President
Jean-Claude Juncker said Thursday "the results of the elections
in the Netherlands will be an inspiration for many" in a message
of congratulations to the winner, Liberal Premier Mark Rutte.
Juncker also underscored that "this is a vote for Europe and
against extremists" like populist Islamophobe Geert Wilders, who
was beaten into second place after leading in some pre-election
polls. The result has been hailed across Europe as a defeat for
populists like Wilders which may be replicated in the French
elections for Front National leader Marine Le Pen.
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