The pro-EU, liberal D66 tripled its seat count with an upbeat campaign and heavy advertising spending, while Wilders lost a large part of the support that had propelled him to a shock victory at the previous poll in 2023. The D66—short for Democrats 66, founded in 1966—made significant gains.

Dutch centrist D66 party wins most votes; Rob Jetten likely to become youngest PM

The Dutch have cast their ballot and an exit poll predicts that a substantial majority has voted in favour of far-right populist leader Geert Wilders. But why are nations shocked at the Mandate and is this election outcome a sign of winds changing direction in Europe?

Netherlands: Dutch hard-liner Wilders will have to compromise before taking power

The far-right anti-Islam party of the Netherlands - politician Geert Wilders is set for a massive victory in the Dutch elections. He is now in a position to form the next ruling coalition and become the country's next Prime Minister.

Netherlands: Dutch populist Geert Wilders sweeps exit polls, party wins 35 out of 150 seats | WION

Netherlands voters headed to the voting stations on the third and final day of the national election amid the pandemic. With the final votes cast the Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is expected to stay on at the office.

Netherlands Election: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte set to win big

HIs Liberal VVD party is set to win 32 seats. Wilders' Freedom Party came second, along with two others, with 19

Dutch elections: PM Rutte easily beats challenge from far-right Wilders

About 200 people, concerned about the rise in hate attacks and escalating polarisation, massed at an Amsterdam mosque to show their support

Holland: MP says shut all mosques, citizens say no

Geert Wilders tweeted a doctored image of another party leader surrounded by radical Islamists

Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker in fake news row

Says there is no place for people who 'dump rubbish on the streets', 'harass gay people or whistle at women in short skirts'

Dutch PM tells people to 'act normally or leave' country

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