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D66 Surges to Tie PVV in Dutch Snap Election as Count Nears Completion

A renewed cordon against Wilders leaves coalition options focused on D66.

Overview

  • With about 99% of votes tallied, ANP projections put D66 and PVV at 26 of 150 seats each, with roughly 20% of Amsterdam still to be counted and a final provisional result expected Friday.
  • D66 climbs from 9 to 26 seats, positioning party leader Rob Jetten as the leading prospect for prime minister.
  • Geert Wilders’ PVV falls sharply from 37 seats in 2023 to 26, weakening its claim to lead the next government.
  • All major parties have ruled out governing with Wilders, sharply narrowing his path to power despite the tie in seats.
  • Right-wing votes redistributed rather than retreating, with Forum for Democracy projected at 7 seats and JA21 at 9.