Dutch election favorite Rob Jetten is the EU’s dream

Dutch Election Outcome

The recent election in the Netherlands has been a significant win for Europe's centrists.

Rob Jetten, a pro-European liberal, is likely to become the prime minister, making him the youngest person to hold the office since World War II and the first openly gay candidate to do so.

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

Meanwhile, Geert Wilders, the far-right populist, lost nearly a third of his voters after a chaotic 11 months in coalition.

Author's summary: Jetten's rise is a win for Europe's centrists.

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Politico Europe Politico Europe — 2025-10-30

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