The Dutch nationalist leader stated that the EU is a 'monster' and it should not have more power.

• Geert Wilders, a Dutch populist leader, characterized the European Union as a "monster" and argued that it should not be granted additional decision-making authority by its member states.
• Wilders stated on CNBC that the region should have less integration, not more, in opposition to the concept of European-wide taxation and increased political union.

The European Union, as described by Dutch populist leader Geert Wilders, is a "monster" that should not be granted any additional decision-making authority by its member states.

Wilders stated on CNBC that the EU should have less integration, not more, as he rejected the concept of EU-wide taxation and political union.

The leader of the Party for Freedom stated on Sunday that the European Union is akin to a monster, and if it is given more power, it will only demand more, without relinquishing any of its gains.

The political integration between the EU's 27 members has become increasingly entrenched due to the economic cooperation that underpins the union, according to Wilders.

He urged CNBC's Steve Sedgwick at the Ambrosetti Forum in Italy to take some immigration powers back to the capitals, saying it's too late to end it.

"Politicians in Europe who are out of sync with the electorate say they want more integration, but the people want their own domestic issues addressed."

Wilders, a prominent figure in European far-right politics, stated that the majority of decision-making should be in the hands of nation-states and national parliaments.

In recent years, the PVV, his Party for Freedom, has gained mainstream political status, challenging the established order in the Netherlands and beyond.

The PVV won a landslide victory in the Netherlands' general election last November, taking 35 seats of the 150-seat Dutch House of Representatives due to the rise in the party's popularity.

The PVV was unable to form a majority government, so they had to look for coalition partners. A deal was only reached when Wilders agreed not to be the new prime minister. Eventually, the four parties within the coalition chose Dick Schoof, the former head of the Netherlands' intelligence service, as their new prime minister.

Despite his controversial views, Wilders continues to be a significant figure in Dutch politics, causing tension with the European Commission over his anti-immigration and euroskeptic stance.

The objective of the EU has always been "ever closer union," but several member states, concerned about immigration and the absence of a unified EU policy on the issue, have begun to resist.

Although Wilders was a vocal critic of the EU and advocated for the Netherlands to exit the bloc, he has now changed his stance, stating that it is too late for a "Nexit."

Wilders' party advocates for an "opt-out" policy on EU-wide asylum rules and intends to implement a "strictest-ever admission policy" for immigration.

He emphasized the need to strengthen our borders, but ultimately, it must be done on a national level, he stated on Sunday.

The Dutch politician argued that a nation cannot be considered a true nation unless it has control over its own immigration, asylum, and border policies. He did not provide specifics about his proposed "opt-out" system. The European Commission did not respond to Wilders' comments when asked by CNBC on Monday.

Over the past ten years, populist and nationalist parties have gained significant political power in Europe due to the influx of migrants from the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa, including those fleeing war and seeking asylum in the EU, as well as those seeking better economic opportunities.

Politicians from these parties claim that the EU has not effectively addressed the migration "crisis," and their increasing popularity indicates that voters want them to limit immigration and prioritize national security, healthcare, education, jobs, and housing.

While critics argue that these parties are divisive and seek to undermine European integration and unity, they also highlight the falling birth rate in many European countries and the need for migrant workers. The EU must balance accepting democratic outcomes with the growing euroskeptic sentiment.

Earlier this year, the EU implemented changes to its migration and asylum policy in an attempt to establish a "mandatory solidarity" system, where all member states are required to take their fair share of asylum seekers. This was prompted by several countries, particularly those in the southern Mediterranean region, who felt they had been unfairly burdened with an influx of migrants arriving in the area by boat.