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<p>Centrist leader Rob Jetten is set to become the youngest Prime Minister of the Netherlands after his party, Democrats 66 (D66), secured a narrow victory in a closely contested general election, according to foreign media citing official projections. The result places Jetten ahead of far-right rival Geert Wilders, whose Freedom Party (PVV) fell just short despite strong regional gains.</p>
<blockquote><p dir="ltr" lang="nl" xml:lang="nl">Dank voor al jullie vertrouwen. We zijn de grootste partij van Nederland! Nu gaan we aan het werk voor álle Nederlanders. <a href="https://t.co/EuFnRc4OEz">pic.twitter.com/EuFnRc4OEz</a></p>
<p>— Rob Jetten (@RobJetten) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobJetten/status/1984243477274923077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><h2><strong>Slim margin puts D66 ahead of Wilders</strong></h2>
<p>Preliminary figures showed D66 leading by about 15,000 votes, with just one constituency and overseas postal ballots yet to be counted. The remaining votes, currently being tallied in The Hague, are expected to be announced by Monday, November 3, evening. Historically, overseas voters have leaned towards centrist and left-leaning parties, a pattern that could strengthen Jetten’s final margin.</p>
<p>In the 2023 election, D66 led PVV by about 3,000 postal votes, suggesting that even a modest swing could confirm the party’s edge. Jetten, 38, would become not only the youngest Prime Minister in Dutch history but also one of the youngest leaders in the European Union’s fifth-largest economy.</p>
<h2><strong>Coalition building expected to take months</strong></h2>
<p>While D66’s lead positions Jetten to head the next government, the final outcome depends on forming a coalition with a majority of at least 76 seats in the 150-member parliament. Political observers expect complex negotiations to follow, as no single party has won an outright majority.</p>
<p>Under Dutch parliamentary practice, the leader of the largest party nominates a “scout”, who begins talks with other parties to explore coalition possibilities. Lawmakers are expected to meet on Tuesday to start this process.</p>
<p>The most likely governing arrangement could be a centrist “grand alliance”, potentially including the centre-right Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA), the liberal People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), and the left-leaning Green/Labour bloc. However, questions remain over whether VVD and Green/Labour can cooperate effectively, given past disagreements over climate and social spending policies.</p>
<h2><strong>Caretaker PM Schoof to stay until new government forms</strong></h2>
<p>Caretaker Prime Minister Dick Schoof will continue to lead the government until a coalition is finalised. Speaking to reporters on Friday, he said he expected to “still be Prime Minister at Christmas,” hinting at the extended timeline for negotiations.</p>
<p>The Netherlands has faced lengthy coalition talks in previous elections, reflecting a fragmented political landscape that makes consensus-building increasingly difficult.</p>
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<h2><strong>Far-right gains but Wilders isolated</strong></h2>
<p>Despite losing narrowly, Geert Wilders’ Freedom Party made significant inroads with voters concerned about immigration and national identity. Yet, major parties have ruled out forming a government with him, largely due to his previous withdrawal from a coalition over immigration policy.</p>
<p>Other nationalist groups also gained ground. The Forum for Democracy (FvD), which campaigns for the Netherlands to withdraw from the EU’s Schengen free-movement area, more than doubled its seat count to seven, from three in the last parliament. Wilders, however, has dismissed any partnership with FvD.</p>
<h2><strong>Jetten pledges ‘new leadership for a new generation’</strong></h2>
<p>In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Jetten thanked supporters and described the result as “a victory for progress, climate action, and unity.” He said his focus would be on building bridges across party lines and ensuring that “a new generation of leadership delivers for the Netherlands.”</p>
<p>If confirmed as Prime Minister, Jetten will inherit a challenging agenda that includes housing shortages, green transition goals, and balancing economic growth with social equity. His expected rise marks a generational shift in Dutch politics after years of leadership by older, established figures.</p>


Centrist leader Rob Jetten is set to become the youngest Prime Minister of the Netherlands after his party, Democrats 66 (D66), secured a narrow victory in a closely contested general election, according to foreign media citing official projections. The result places Jetten ahead of far-right rival Geert Wilders, whose Freedom Party (PVV) fell just short despite strong regional gains.Dank voor al jullie vertrouwen. We zijn de grootste partij van Nederland! Nu gaan we aan het werk voor álle Nederlanders. pic.twitter.com/EuFnRc4OEz— Rob Jetten (@RobJetten) October 31, 2025Slim margin puts D66 ahead of WildersPreliminary figures showed D66 leading by about 15,000 votes, with just one constituency and overseas postal ballots yet to be counted. The remaining votes, currently being tallied in The Hague, are expected to be announced by Monday, November 3, evening. Historically, overseas voters have leaned towards centrist and left-leaning parties, a pattern that could strengthen Jetten’s final margin.In the 2023 election, D66 led PVV by about 3,000 postal votes, suggesting that even a modest swing could confirm the party’s edge. Jetten, 38, would become not only the youngest Prime Minister in Dutch history but also one of the youngest leaders in the European Union’s fifth-largest economy.Coalition building expected to take monthsWhile D66’s lead positions Jetten to head the next government, the final outcome depends on forming a coalition with a majority of at least 76 seats in the 150-member parliament. Political observers expect complex negotiations to follow, as no single party has won an outright majority.Under Dutch parliamentary practice, the leader of the largest party nominates a “scout”, who begins talks with other parties to explore coalition possibilities. Lawmakers are expected to meet on Tuesday to start this process.The most likely governing arrangement could be a centrist “grand alliance”, potentially including the centre-right Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA), the liberal People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), and the left-leaning Green/Labour bloc. However, questions remain over whether VVD and Green/Labour can cooperate effectively, given past disagreements over climate and social spending policies.Caretaker PM Schoof to stay until new government formsCaretaker Prime Minister Dick Schoof will continue to lead the government until a coalition is finalised. Speaking to reporters on Friday, he said he expected to “still be Prime Minister at Christmas,” hinting at the extended timeline for negotiations.The Netherlands has faced lengthy coalition talks in previous elections, reflecting a fragmented political landscape that makes consensus-building increasingly difficult.Read More: 'Let’s conquer the world': Piyush Goyal urges youth to take big risks in deeptech and AIFar-right gains but Wilders isolatedDespite losing narrowly, Geert Wilders’ Freedom Party made significant inroads with voters concerned about immigration and national identity. Yet, major parties have ruled out forming a government with him, largely due to his previous withdrawal from a coalition over immigration policy.Other nationalist groups also gained ground. The Forum for Democracy (FvD), which campaigns for the Netherlands to withdraw from the EU’s Schengen free-movement area, more than doubled its seat count to seven, from three in the last parliament. Wilders, however, has dismissed any partnership with FvD.Jetten pledges ‘new leadership for a new generation’In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Jetten thanked supporters and described the result as “a victory for progress, climate action, and unity.” He said his focus would be on building bridges across party lines and ensuring that “a new generation of leadership delivers for the Netherlands.”If confirmed as Prime Minister, Jetten will inherit a challenging agenda that includes housing shortages, green transition goals, and balancing economic growth with social equity. His expected rise marks a generational shift in Dutch politics after years of leadership by older, established figures.

Centrist leader Rob Jetten is set to become the Netherlands’ youngest Prime Minister after D66’s narrow election victory. Coalition negotiations are expected to take months as parties weigh alliances to form a majority government.

Rob Jetten set to become Netherlands’ youngest Prime Minister after D66’s narrow election

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Centrist leader Rob Jetten is set to become the youngest Prime Minister of the Netherlands after his party, Democrats 66 (D66), secured a narrow victory in a closely contested general election, according to foreign media citing official projections. The result places Jetten ahead of far-right rival Geert Wilders, whose Freedom Party (PVV) fell just short despite strong regional gains. Dank voor al jullie vertrouwen. We zijn de grootste partij van Nederland! Nu gaan we aan het werk voor álle Nederlanders. pic.twitter.com/EuFnRc4OEz — Rob Jetten (@RobJetten) October 31, 2025 Slim margin puts D66 ahead of Wilders Preliminary figures showed D66 leading by about 15,000 votes, with just one constituency and overseas postal ballots yet to be counted. The remaining votes, currently being tallied in The Hague, are expected to be announced by Monday, November 3, evening. Historically, overseas voters have leaned towards centrist and left-leaning parties, a pattern that could strengthen Jetten’s final margin. In the 2023 election, D66 led PVV by about 3,000 postal votes, suggesting that even a modest swing could confirm the party’s edge. Jetten, 38, would become not only the youngest Prime Minister in Dutch history but also one of the youngest leaders in the European Union’s fifth-largest economy. Coalition building expected to take months While D66’s lead positions Jetten to head the next government, the final outcome depends on forming a coalition with a majority of at least 76 seats in the 150-member parliament. Political observers expect complex negotiations to follow, as no single party has won an outright majority. Under Dutch parliamentary practice, the leader of the largest party nominates a “scout”, who begins talks with other parties to explore coalition possibilities. Lawmakers are expected to meet on Tuesday to start this process. The most likely governing arrangement could be a centrist “grand alliance”, potentially including the centre-right Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA), the liberal People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), and the left-leaning Green/Labour bloc. However, questions remain over whether VVD and Green/Labour can cooperate effectively, given past disagreements over climate and social spending policies. Caretaker PM Schoof to stay until new government forms Caretaker Prime Minister Dick Schoof will continue to lead the government until a coalition is finalised. Speaking to reporters on Friday, he said he expected to “still be Prime Minister at Christmas,” hinting at the extended timeline for negotiations. The Netherlands has faced lengthy coalition talks in previous elections, reflecting a fragmented political landscape that makes consensus-building increasingly difficult. Read More: Let’s conquer the world: Piyush Goyal urges youth to take big risks in deeptech and AI Far-right gains but Wilders isolated Despite losing narrowly, Geert Wilders’ Freedom Party made significant inroads with voters concerned about immigration and national identity. Yet, major parties have ruled out forming a government with him, largely due to his previous withdrawal from a coalition over immigration policy. Other nationalist groups also gained ground. The Forum for Democracy (FvD), which campaigns for the Netherlands to withdraw from the EU’s Schengen free-movement area, more than doubled its seat count to seven, from three in the last parliament. Wilders, however, has dismissed any partnership with FvD. Jetten pledges ‘new leadership for a new generation’ In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Jetten thanked supporters and described the result as “a victory for progress, climate action, and unity.” He said his focus would be on building bridges across party lines and ensuring that “a new generation of leadership delivers for the Netherlands.” If confirmed as Prime Minister, Jetten will inherit a challenging agenda that includes housing shortages, green transition goals, and balancing economic growth with social equity. His expected rise marks a generational shift in Dutch politics after years of leadership by older, established figures.

Rob Jetten set to become Netherlands’ youngest Prime Minister after D66’s narrow election

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