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Appeal court judges will next week begin hearing evidence in the Geert Wilders 'fewer Moroccans' case, as the PVV leader appeals against his earlier conviction.
The case dates back to 2014 when Wilders asked a roomful of supporters if they wanted to have 'more or fewer' Moroccans in the country. When the crowd shouted back: 'Fewer, fewer,' Wilders responded: 'We'll take care of that.'
In December 2016, Wilders was found guilty of inciting discrimination against Dutch Moroccans. A panel of three judges said Wilders's comments were 'demeaning and insulting to the Moroccan population'.
However, the court decided not to fine or sentence Wilders on the basis that a criminal conviction was sufficient punishment in itself.