A far-right, anti-Islam party won the most seats in elections in the NetherlandsNow some very complicated, and likely lengthy, negotiations start. Geert Wilders' far-right party has won most seats in the Netherlands' election, according to near-complete results, but the country's fragmented political system means months of talking will be needed before the next government is formed. Here's what happens next after Wilders' anti-Islam PVV (Freedom Party) clinched 37 seats in parliament ahead of a left-wing bloc that gained 25 seats and the centre-right VVD which won 24. When it looks like a group of parties can work together, in comes a "formateur", who is almost always the person who won the election. This is a tried-and-tested process, as never in Dutch history has one party gained more than 50 percent of the vote.

Source: News 24 November 23, 2023 16:02 UTC