Dutch Election: What's at Stake?

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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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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?

Dutch Election: Centrists vs Far-Right

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Dutch Election Results

The Dutch election was a close call between centrist party D66 and far-right Freedom Party (PVV).
D66 and PVV are neck-to-neck with 90% of votes counted
PVV saw a steep decline from its record 2023 result
D66 nearly tripled its seats to emerge as the biggest gainer

What's Next?

Lengthy coalition talks are almost inevitable, and the country’s political direction still hangs in the balance.