Liberal Dutch leader Rob Jetten is tipped to become the next prime minister in the Netherlands after voters rejected a short-lived experiment with a government led by the far right. He will need the support of three or more other centrist parties to form a coalition with a parliamentary majority. Geert Wilders' Freedom party is neck and neck with liberal rivals for first place in the election, but lacks coalition options. While Mr Wilders’ Freedom party has lost significantly, it remains a strong force in the Dutch parliament, Ms Kuiper added. He will still have a major influence over decision-making in the years to come.”Deniz Horzum, a consultant who worked as spokesperson for Mr Jetten, said his former boss should not be underestimated.


Source:   The Irish Times
October 30, 2025 21:47 UTC