GETTY Geert Wilders' Freedom Party is soaring ahead of Mark Rutte in the polls

The party, led by the controversial Geert Wilders, would beat prime minister Mark Rutte’s ruling conservative liberals if elections were held today. The Freedom Party (PVV) can count on 29 seats out of the 150-seat chamber, according to the latest IPSOS poll, making it the largest party in the Netherlands. In the space of one month the popularity of the PVV has surged with an increase of six seats.

The data suggests Eurosceptic Mr Wilders could become the Netherlands’ next prime minister

Pollsters said the PVV’s populist stance has attracted voters. The data suggests Eurosceptic Mr Wilders could become the Netherlands’ next prime minister, potentially spelling the end of Dutch membership of the EU. Frustrations have grown with the current coalition government and an ongoing court trial involving Mr Wilders has boosted his support.

AFP GETTY Mr Wilders has called for a ban on mosques in the Netherlands

The PVV founder allegedly led a chant demanding fewer Moroccans reside in the Netherlands and has been accused of inciting a hate speech after asking supporters if they wanted “fewer or more Moroccans” in the country. When the crowd shouted “fewer”, he responded: “We’ll take care of it.” He is currently at the centre of a court case accused of discriminating against the Dutch-Moroccan community.

IPSOS The PVV would take 29 seats according to the IPSOS poll

GETTY Prime Minister Mark Rutte's future as Dutch leader is in doubt

Mr Wilders, who is riding a wave of populist sentiment sweeping the crumbling bloc has called for mosques and Islamic schools to be closed. His manifesto all calls for a ban on the Koran and declared he wants “no more immigrants from Islamic countries”. The poll comes as Mr Wilders celebrated a victory for his party in the Dutch parliament.

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