Dutch Election Shocker: Centrists Take the Lead!

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What's Happening in the Netherlands?

The centrist D66 party is taking the lead in the Dutch election, with a projected 26 seats in the 150-seat parliament.
D66 made huge gains, almost tripling its seats
Far-right leader Geert Wilders' party lost support, with a sharp fall from its record showing in 2023

What's Next?

The election results will likely lead to a broad-based alliance involving D66, CDA, GL/PvdA, and VVD.
But can they work together to address the country's biggest problems, like the housing shortage and soaring healthcare costs?

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Election Overview

The Netherlands is having a snap election, and the far-right Freedom party (PVV) might win again. But, **will they be part of the government?
The PVV is led by Geert Wilders, who wants to crack down on immigration.
Other parties have ruled out joining him in a coalition.

What's Next?

The election results will lead to complex coalition negotiations.
A broad-based coalition is likely, with parties from the center-left and center-right.
The new government will need to address pressing issues like housing shortages and healthcare costs.

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