How to Watch the Dutch Election Like a Pro
POLITICO provides an overview of the critical vote in the Netherlands, which is currently too close to call.
The election pits far-right Geert Wilders against the mainstream, with Europe watching to see if the Netherlands will shift left or continue its rightward course.
The Dutch vote on Wednesday could make the far right the most popular party in the Netherlands, highlighting the struggle European centrists face against anti-establishment forces.
Even if anti-immigration firebrand Geert Wilders wins the election, he is short of allies and has next to no chance of becoming prime minister, or even being in government.
This would likely lead to a scramble to form a coalition that excludes the far right.
Author's summary: Dutch election too close to call.
- The Netherlands votes on Wednesday
- Far-right Geert Wilders takes on the mainstream
- The election's outcome is uncertain