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Dutch Election to Weigh a Return to the Center
Election campaign posters line the scenic Hofvijver lake, adjacent to the Binnenhof government complex in The Hague. Photographer: Lina Selg/Bloomberg
By Patrick Van Oosterom and Charlotte Hughes-Morgan | October 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM UTC
After two years marked by significant political upheaval under the most right-leaning government in modern Dutch history, voters in the Netherlands are preparing to cast their ballots on Wednesday. This election could signify a pivotal shift in the nation’s political landscape.
The central issue at stake is whether Geert Wilders, the leader of the far-right Freedom Party, will continue in opposition. His party withdrew from the coalition government in June, primarily due to failed discussions on immigration policies, thus prompting this election.
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