Dutch election favorite Rob Jetten is the EU’s dream

Dutch Election Outcome

The recent election in the Netherlands has been deemed one of the best days for Europe's centrists in years.

Geert Wilders, the far-right populist, lost nearly a third of his voters after a chaotic 11 months in coalition. In contrast, Rob Jetten, a pro-European liberal, surged in the final days of the campaign and stands a good chance of becoming prime minister.

Many in the Brussels bubble will welcome the rise of a mainstream, pro-governing and reform-oriented party

At 38, Jetten would be the youngest person to hold the office since World War II and the first openly gay candidate to do so.

Author's summary: Rob Jetten leads in Dutch election as Geert Wilders loses voters.

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Politico Europe Politico Europe — 2025-10-30

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