In a stunning development, the centrist liberal party, led by Rob Jetten, has taken a surprising lead in the Dutch election. This comes as a significant shift, especially considering the party’s position in the previous election.
According to the primary exit poll, Jetten’s D66 liberals have secured 27 seats. This puts them ahead of Geert Wilders, whose anti-Islam populist party had previously won the election. While exit polls are generally reliable, the final results are still anticipated to be very close.
Several other parties are closely trailing, including the conservative liberals, the Green-Labour alliance, and the Christian Democrats, indicating a potentially complex coalition landscape ahead.
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