Dutch Election: Liberals and Far-Right Parties Neck and Neck
According to exit polls, Rob Jetten's liberal D66 party and Geert Wilders' far-right Freedom Party are battling for the top spot in the Netherlands election.
- D66 is projected to win 27 seats.
- Freedom Party (PVV) is close behind with 25 seats.
- The center-right liberals of the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) are expected to come third with 23 seats.
The D66 party, led by 38-year-old Jetten, a former climate minister, has surged in recent weeks with its pro-EU climate-focused agenda.
The party positioned itself as a moderate alternative to both Wilders’ far right and the traditional conservatives.
Author's summary: Dutch election sees liberals and far-right parties competing.