The Dutch election is highlighting two major issues. One is migration and the other is housing shortages. Palwasha Hamzad wants the focus on housing.

With Geert Wilders's far-right party leading in the polls one week ahead of the October 29 legislative elections, the country is divided over hosting asylum seekers, even though their numbers actually decreased between 2023 and 2024.

A national election in the Netherlands next week presents voters with a choice between doubling down on far-right leader Geert Wilders to stop immigration, or turning to his centrist rivals to address their concerns about housing and security.

The Netherlands will hold a general election on October 29 after the previous government collapsed. Geert Wilders' far-right PVV leads polls though some support has shifted to Christian Democrats.

The Netherlands goes to the polls on October 29 to elect a new government. We asked you what issues you wanted us to cover, and immigration, racism and discrimination were among the main subjects. Immigration was the issue that dominated the last election campaign and propelled Geert Wilders’ far-right PVV party to its best ever result of 37 seats,

We asked our congressional representatives — Reps. Linda Sánchez, D-Whittier; Young Kim, R-Anaheim Hills; Derek Tran, D-Orange; Lou Correa, D-Santa Ana; Dave Min, D-Irvine; and Mike Levin, D-San Juan Capistrano — several questions each, tailored to their policy expertise, committee assignments, votes and current events.

In answering the question, Spack brought up the McGrath Square redevelopment project, which includes the removal of a house at the corner of Concord Road and Danforth Street. She also challenged Ward on his statement that he believes in open, clear and inclusive government.