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Centrist D66 Secures Dutch Election Victory, Halting Far-Right Advance

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Robert Hayes
2 days ago7 min read
In a result that has resonated throughout Europe, the centrist Democrats 66 (D66) party has won the Dutch general election, dealing a decisive blow to the far-right campaign of Geert Wilders. The victory, projected by the ANP news agency and confirmed by the national broadcaster NOS, positions D66 leader Rob Jetten to potentially form a new government and become the Netherlands' youngest-ever Prime Minister.This outcome halts the momentum of Wilders' nationalist platform and signals a reaffirmation of the Netherlands' pro-European stance. The focus now shifts to complex coalition negotiations, a defining feature of Dutch politics that will test Jetten's leadership as he seeks to build a stable governing majority.The election is being viewed across European capitals as a critical indicator of the political climate ahead of EU-wide elections, demonstrating the continued resilience of the pro-European centre against a potent far-right challenge. The eventual coalition will face immediate tests on domestic issues including climate policy and a severe housing shortage, with its formation set to determine the country's political direction for the foreseeable future.
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#Dutch election
#D66
#Geert Wilders
#coalition negotiations
#Netherlands
#Rob Jetten

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