Dutch election 2025: The winners and losers

Dutch Election 2025: Winners and Losers

The Dutch election brought significant results, with Liberal leader Rob Jetten and his party having a successful night, while lefty leader Frans Timmermans faced a disappointing outcome.

Far-right figurehead Geert Wilders also played a crucial role in the election. The country remains divided, with the top two parties, centrist liberal D66 and the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), being sworn enemies.

Wilders has said he "basically disagrees with everything [Jetten] says."

According to Dutch convention, the largest party gets the first chance to form a coalition, and its leader is likely to become prime minister. Currently, this position seems to be held by Jetten, as no mainstream party is willing to collaborate with Wilders.

However, if the coalition talks fail, other parties may attempt to form a government, making the coming weeks unpredictable.

Author's summary: Dutch election results reveal a divided country.

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Politico Europe Politico Europe — 2025-10-30

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