The centrist D66 party, led by Rob Jetten, and the anti-migration Freedom Party, led by Geert Wilders, are neck and neck in the Dutch election, according to exit polls.
Exit polls released on Wednesday night indicate that D66 is on track to get 27 seats, while Wilders' PVV is close behind with 25 seats, according to a key exit survey by Ipsos I&O.
The D66 party, known for its pro-EU climate-focused agenda, has positioned itself as a moderate alternative to both Wilders' far right and the traditional conservatives.
The party had surged in recent weeks under the leadership of 38-year-old Jetten, a former climate minister.
Author's summary: Dutch election sees close battle between liberals and far-right party.