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Dead Heat in Dutch Vote as D66 and Wilders' PVV Tie on 26 Seats

A cordon against Geert Wilders leaves D66's Rob Jetten as the likely coalition‑builder.

Overview

  • With roughly 99% of votes counted, PVV and D66 are each on about 26 of 150 seats, with final tallies pending as Amsterdam and overseas ballots are still being added.
  • The outcome marks a sharp swing from 2023, with PVV dropping from 37 seats to about 26 as D66 jumps from 9 to roughly 26.
  • All major parties ruled out working with PVV before the vote, positioning Jetten as the frontrunner to try to form a government.
  • Parliament remains highly fragmented, with about 15 parties expected to enter; VVD is projected on 22 seats, GroenLinks‑PvdA on 20 after Frans Timmermans resigned, and the CDA on 18.
  • The right remains sizable as Forum voor Democratie and JA21 posted gains, adding complexity to the coming coalition negotiations.