Politics

'A time bomb' France and Dutch EU votes expected even if Wilders and Le Pen LOSE

Both countries are holding their own elections in the next few months with the far-right candidates propelling their parties high up in the opinion polls. 

And director general of the Institute of Economic Affairs, Mark Littlewood, said eurosceptics across the continent are putting so much pressure on mainstream parties that even if they do not win enough of the votes to lead the country, they could still spark widespread referendums. 

He said: “There is rising Eurosceptism across Europe and the Eurosceptic parties could trigger referendums, particularly in the Netherlands, France and Italy.