In exit polls for the national broadcaster NOS, his Freedom Party tied for second place with two other parties. "This is a night for the Netherlands," Rutte told crowds of supporters after the exit poll was released. In German elections in September the euroskeptic, anti-immigrant Alternative für Deutschland party is expected win its first seats in the federal parliament . "Large majority of Dutch voters have rejected anti-European populists. "Large majority of Dutch voters have rejected anti-European populists.

Source: CNN March 15, 2017 20:46 UTC