Dutch Election Showdown: Wilders on the Brink

The Dutch elections are poised for a high-stakes vote, with Geert Wilders' far-right Party for Freedom vying for a second consecutive victory. Key issues include migrant control and housing crises. Wilders aims to lead a new coalition amidst skepticism from mainstream parties over his reliability as a partner.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Thehague | Updated: 29-10-2025 00:14 IST | Created: 29-10-2025 00:14 IST
Dutch Election Showdown: Wilders on the Brink
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As the Dutch head to the polls, Geert Wilders' far-right Party for Freedom is eyeing a crucial second-term victory in a tense election focused on migration control and housing crises, topics echoing across Europe.

While polls suggest Wilders' party will remain a leading force, other moderate parties are closing the gap, questioning his coalition reliability after torpedoing the previous government.

The election could spell the beginning of complex coalition talks in the Netherlands' system of proportional representation, with mainstream parties hesitant to join forces with Wilders' party.

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