As many as 13 million voters began casting ballots at polling stations across the country that will close at 2000 GMT. Rutte, who has called the Dutch vote a quarter-final before a French semi-final and German final said a Wilders victory would be felt well beyond the Netherlands. "I think Rutte did well this weekend with the Turkey row," said Dave Cho, a 42-year-old supply manager and long-time VVD supporter. NO CLEAR WINNER, WEEKS OF BARGAININGUnlike the US or French presidential elections, there will be no outright Dutch winner under its system of proportional representation. Up to 15 parties could win a seat in parliament and none are set to reach even 20 percent of the vote.

Source: Egypt Independent March 15, 2017 12:22 UTC