Centrist D66 Triumphs Over Far-Right Wilders in Dutch Election
TL;DR
In a close Dutch election, centrist D66 led by Rob Jetten narrowly defeated nationalist Geert Wilders' PVV, marking a significant shift towards liberal policies and potentially making Jetten the country's youngest-ever prime minister. The election was triggered by Wilders' withdrawal from a coalition over immigration issues, and the results reflect a broader European trend of rising populist movements.
- Netherlands: D66 party beats Wilders in tight election — ANP DW
- D66 has shown the world populists can be beaten, says Jetten, as party is projected to win Dutch election – Europe live The Guardian
- ‘Not So Bulletproof’: A Far-Right Party Faces Rebuke in the Netherlands The New York Times
- Centrist D66 beats the far right to win Dutch election, national press agency announces politico.eu
- Dutch Hard-Right Leader Geert Wilders Set to Exit Power - WSJ The Wall Street Journal
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