Dutch Election: Center-Left Faces Off Against Far-Right

An exit poll from the Netherlands' general election suggests a tight race between the center-left D66 and far-right Party for Freedom led by Geert Wilders. D66 is projected to secure 27 seats, gaining ground from 2023, while Wilders' party may drop seats. The coalition dynamics remain uncertain.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Thehague | Updated: 30-10-2025 01:53 IST | Created: 30-10-2025 01:53 IST
Dutch Election: Center-Left Faces Off Against Far-Right
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An exit poll suggests a tightly contested general election in the Netherlands, with the center-left D66 slightly leading over the far-right Party for Freedom led by Geert Wilders.

The poll indicates D66 might win 27 seats, an increase of 18 from the last election, while Wilders' party could drop to 25 seats.

Conducted at 65 polling stations with around 80,000 voters, the poll resembles past election outcomes, although uncertainties about coalition formations persist due to Wilders' contentious reputation.

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