The Dutch election has yielded significant results, with Liberal leader Rob Jetten emerging victorious, while left-wing leader Frans Timmermans faced a major setback. The election also saw the rise of far-right figurehead Geert Wilders.
The country remains divided, with the top two parties, the centrist liberal D66 and the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), being sworn enemies. During the campaign, D66 leader Rob Jetten positioned himself as a counter to PVV's Geert Wilders, who has stated that he "basically disagrees with everything [Jetten] says."
He "basically disagrees with everything [Jetten] says."
Author's summary: Dutch election results bring uncertainty.