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This vote marked a setback for Wilders. In the latest election, his party secured only 26 seats—a substantial drop from two years prior, signaling waning support for his anti-immigration, Eurosceptic message.
The Election Results: A Dead Heat at the Top
The electoral outcome was remarkably close, with a tie at the top between two major parties:
D66 (Democrats 66), led by Rob Jetten, a progressive-liberal party known for pro-EU, climate, and social reforms, secured 26 seats, tying with Wilders’ PVV.
PVV (Party for Freedom), led by Geert Wilders, also finished with 26 seats, marking a significant decline from their previous tally but still a major force.
Other notable results include: