Dutch farmers score big election victory in provincial elections

The result shows widespread disapproval of the government’s radical ‘climate change’ policies.

The Dutch Farmers and Citizens Movement (BBB) has scored a major election shock in the Netherlands Provincial elections, gaining control of the upper house of Parliament on Thursday. Confirmed results today showed BBB gained a ‘staggering’ 17 seats, meaning the ruling parties have suffered major loses and can’t reach a majority, even with the help of the opposition Labour/Greens bloc, some commentators say.

🇳🇱 UPDATE on the Dutch elections!

The final votes have been counted. The BBB (farmers citizens movement) gained a staggering 17 seats and the ruling parties have suffered severe losses and won’t reach a majority – not even with the help of the Green Party + Labour. #DutchFarmers pic.twitter.com/ZQTtB48Riw

— Eva Vlaardingerbroek (@EvaVlaar) March 19, 2023

The BBB was founded only 4 years ago, in response to the ‘Green’ policies of successive governments which have had a devastating impact on the once proud farming nation. Matters came to a head over the last year as the ruling party of PM Mark Rutte attempted to impose taxes on the use of nitrogen fertilisers, the effect of which would have driven thousands of farmers out of business. Rutte also threatened to ‘force-purchase’ up to 3,000 farms which the government considered were not complying with ‘radical’ climate laws. The farmers responded with a series of nationwide protests.

The farmer fightback appears to have been successful in light of the latest election results.

The four parties in the centre-right ruling coalition were dealt significant losses. Combined, they are projected to have under a third of the Senate seats.

“This is not the victory we had hoped for,” Rutte, who has served as prime minister since 2010, said after the initial forecasts. Rutte has been criticised for having close connections to World Economic Forum boss Klaus Schwab.

The co-ruling Christian Democratic party is seen as one of the biggest losers in the election, losing almost half of its seats. The party has traditionally represented many farmers and conservative rural voters.

The BBB has tapped into populist sentiments and resentment toward mainstream politics, appealing to voters who felt ignored by Rutte’s government.

“Normally, if people no longer trust the government, they stay home,” BBB leader Caroline van der Plas said in a victory speech. “Today they showed they don’t want to stay at home — they want their voices to be heard.”

Despite its small landmass, the Netherlands is one of the world’s biggest producers and exporters of milk products.

Loving this farmers fighting back against injustice. https://t.co/On0tFQbbWj

— Matt King Northland (@MattKingNorth) March 16, 2023

The TRUTH about the Dutch farmers🇳🇱🚜

The state wants to SEIZE their farms to meet new climate goals.

Farmers are at the forefront standing up against the globalist agenda.

That's why the elites hate them.

RETWEET if you support the farmers👇https://t.co/mUJl1qQ1TN

— PeterSweden (@PeterSweden7) March 19, 2023

HUGE NEWS🚨

The Dutch farmers party won by such a big margin in the election that the globalist ruling parties won't be able to have a majority.

This is a MASSIVE win for freedom and the farmers!

The people have spoken.

— PeterSweden (@PeterSweden7) March 19, 2023

🇳🇱Our farmers are fighting against the worst kind of injustice: a government that has turned on its own people.

The government created a lie to rob our farmers of their land. But we won’t let it happen. Our #DutchFarmers are an example to the world.

My speech with 🇬🇧 subtitles. pic.twitter.com/QYiFbkR2zM

— Eva Vlaardingerbroek (@EvaVlaar) March 11, 2023