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.