How to watch the Dutch election like a pro

How to Watch the Dutch Election Like a Pro

POLITICO provides an overview of the critical vote in the Netherlands, where far-right Geert Wilders is taking on the mainstream.

Europe is awaiting the outcome of the Dutch election, which will determine whether the country will shift left or continue its rightward course.

The vote could potentially cement the far right as the most popular party in the Netherlands, highlighting the challenges European centrists face in combating anti-establishment forces.

Even if anti-immigration firebrand Geert Wilders wins the election, he is short of allies and has next to no chance of becoming prime minister, or even being in government.

This scenario is likely to trigger a scramble to form a coalition that excludes the far right.

Author's summary: Dutch election too close to call.

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Politico Europe Politico Europe — 2025-10-28

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