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Voting Begins in the Netherlands as Polls Point to Possible Second Win for Geert Wilders
Elections are now in progress for general elections in Holland, with recent surveys indicating that the anti-immigration leader Geert Wilders and his PVV party could once again win the most seats, though experts suggest PVV is unlikely of joining the future coalition.
Survey Results and Political Landscape
Wilders' party, which previously achieved a shock top result and formed a multi-party right-leaning coalition that collapsed within a year, is now slightly leading in the polls and is projected to win between 24 and 28 MPs in the 150-member house of representatives.
However, PVV's support has dipped since 2023, when it won 37 seats. Every significant political group have stated they will not entering into a coalition with Wilders, who precipitated the collapse of the previous government in the summer amid disagreements concerning his controversial immigration proposals.
Key Contenders and Projections
At the end of a election period dominated by topics such as migration, healthcare costs, and the nation's severe housing crisis, the centre-left GL/PvdA coalition, led by ex-EU official Frans Timmermans, is running a near second, projected to win between 22 to 26 parliamentary seats.
Also performing well is the centrist Democrats 66, predicted to increase its seat count by almost five times to 21-25 seats, while the centre-right Christian Democrats (CDA) is anticipated to more than double its seat tally to between 18 and 22.
The outgoing cabinet members – comprising the PVV, liberal-conservative VVD, populist Farmer-Citizen Movement (BBB), and NSC – are all projected to see their representation reduced, with some experiencing significant losses.
Voting Process and Political Division
Under the proportional Dutch system, securing just 0.67% of the national vote earns a party a seat in parliament. Of the two dozen political groups contesting the election – including parties for the over-50s, youth parties, for animals, for a universal basic income, and sports parties – up to 16 may gain entry to parliament.
This significant division ensures that no one party is expected to secure a majority, and the Netherlands has been governed by coalitions – typically composed of four parties in recent governments – for over 100 years.
Government Formation
Wilders has stated that "democracy will be dead" in the country if the PVV ends up as the biggest group yet is excluded from government. However, critics and analysts argue that winning the most seats does not assure government participation and that any governing alliance with a majority is a democratic outcome.
Although the final outcome is uncertain and government negotiations could take months, political observers indicate that following the most extreme government in its recent history, the next Dutch cabinet is expected to be a broad-based alliance led by either the centre-left or moderate right.
Election Day Details
Polling stations, such as those in the Madurodam model village in The Hague and the Anne Frank house in the capital city, opened at 7:30 AM (6:30 GMT) and will close at 9:00 PM. A typically reliable exit poll is anticipated shortly after closing time.
After the vote, an official negotiator will explore possible coalitions that could secure enough support in the legislature. Potential partners will then draft a governing pact for the coming term and must face a confidence vote in the house before assuming power.
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