Dutch election 2025: The winners and losers

Dutch Election 2025: Winners and Losers

The Dutch election has yielded significant results, with Liberal leader Rob Jetten emerging victorious, while lefty leader Frans Timmermans faced a disastrous outcome. Meanwhile, far-right figurehead Geert Wilders' performance has also been noteworthy.

After two years of political turmoil, the Dutch aimed to usher in a new era with Wednesday's election. However, the country remains deeply divided, with the top two parties, centrist liberal D66 and the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), being sworn enemies.

Wilders has said he "basically disagrees with everything [Jetten] says."

According to Dutch convention, the largest party is given the first opportunity to form a coalition, with its leader likely to become prime minister. Currently, this position appears to be held by Jetten, especially since no mainstream party is willing to collaborate with Wilders. Nevertheless, if coalition talks fail, other parties may attempt to form a government, rendering the coming weeks unpredictable.

Author's summary: Dutch election yields divided results.

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Politico Europe Politico Europe — 2025-10-30

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