Dutch Election: Liberals and Far Right Battle for Top Spot
The centrist D66 and the anti-migration Freedom Party are fighting for the top spot in the Netherlands election, according to exit polls.
Rob Jetten’s liberal D66 party and Geert Wilders’ Freedom Party are neck and neck, with D66 on track to get 27 seats and Wilders’ PVV close behind with 25 seats, as suggested by the Ipsos I&O exit survey.
- D66 surged in recent weeks under the leadership of 38-year-old former climate minister Jetten.
- The party is known for its pro-EU climate-focused agenda and positioned itself as a moderate alternative.
- The center-right liberals of the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) are projected to come third with 23 seats.
The key exit survey was carried out by Ipsos I&O for broadcasters NOS and RTL.
Author's summary: Dutch election neck and neck.