Politics Left-liberal D66 win Dutch election ahead of Wilders
The left-liberal D66 party has won the parliamentary elections in the Netherlands. The election service of the ANP news agency announced the provisional results after the votes of almost all constituencies had been counted. The party of right-wing populist Geert Wilders is in second place.
31.10.2025, 13:52
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The result had been unclear since election night on Wednesday. For a long time, the left-liberal D66 was tied with the anti-Islam party of right-wing populist Geert Wilders. After around 99 percent of the votes had been counted, D66 had a lead of around 15,000 votes.
According to the ANP election service, the Democrats 66 have an unassailable lead. The party also has the prospect of another remaining seat and would then have 27 of the 150 seats in parliament.
Wilders' Party for Freedom (PVV) won 26 seats - a significant loss compared to the 2023 election, when the party was the strongest force with 37 seats.
Around 90,000 postal votes still outstanding
The results of around 90,000 postal votes are still expected on Monday. According to the forecast, D66 is also clearly ahead.
Traditionally, the party with the most votes is also the first to attempt to form a coalition. The D66 lead candidate Rob Jetten therefore has the best prospects of becoming head of government.
Wilders has no option for government. All major parties have ruled out working with him.
Four parties needed for a stable coalition
The 38-year-old Jetten now has the opportunity to form a coalition. Possible partners are the Christian Democrats and the right-wing liberal VVD. However, a fourth party is still needed for a stable majority.
The election in the Netherlands became necessary after the premature end of the coalition in June of this year. This government of four parties was considered to be the most far-right in Dutch history.
In order to make the coalition possible, Wilders had relinquished the office of Prime Minister. Instead, the former top civil servant Dick Schoof, who had no party affiliation, took over. After eleven months, however, Wilders forced the break.
