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Dutch Election 2017

Parliamentary elections were held in the Netherlands on March 15. Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s liberal VVD placed first with 33 out of 150 seats. The social democratic Labor Party suffered an historic defeat, going down from 38 to nine seats.

Dilemma for Dutch Social Democrats After Historic Defeat

Should Labor attempt to lure back working-class voters or side with the socially progressive middle class?

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 18, 2017December 1, 2021
Amsterdam Netherlands

Election Reveals Educational Divide in Netherlands

Most liberal Democrats and Greens have university degrees. Few Freedom and Socialist Party voters do.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 16, 2017November 5, 2021
The Hague Netherlands

What Happens Next in the Netherlands?

Expect months of talks to form a government. For only the second time, the king will not be involved.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 15, 2017December 1, 2021
The Hague Netherlands

Center-Right Parties Expected to Form Government in Netherlands

Mark Rutte is likely to form a coalition with parties in the center.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 15, 2017April 20, 2022
Mark Rutte

Dutch Mainstream Defeats Populist Geert Wilders

Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s liberal party remains the largest. Geert Wilders underperforms.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelMarch 15, 2017December 4, 2021
Mark Rutte

Optimist Rutte Asks Dutch to Reject Rival’s Pessimism

The liberal incumbent has framed the election as a choice between optimism and pessimism.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 15, 2017December 1, 2021
The Hague Netherlands

Four Parties Vie for First Place in Dutch Election

Mark Rutte’s liberals are ahead in the polls, but three rivals are not far behind.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 14, 2017November 11, 2021
Mark Rutte

Rutte Cautions Against Populist “Experiment” in Netherlands

The liberal prime minister rules out a pact with his Freedom Party rival, Geert Wilders.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 13, 2017November 11, 2021
Geert Wilders

Geert Wilders Isn’t Really Interested in Governing

The Dutch Freedom Party leader has gone out of his way to avoid the hard work of government.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 11, 2017December 1, 2021

Netherlands’ Wilders Loses Support to Christian Democrats, Socialists

Dutch Freedom Party voters are defecting to what may look like opposite ends of the political spectrum.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 9, 2017November 29, 2021
The Hague Netherlands

Polls Point to Six Possible Coalitions in Netherlands

Most scenarios involve four or five parties.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 8, 2017November 5, 2021

Dutch Anti-Wilders Could Face Dilemma After the Election

Jesse Klaver will have to choose between allying with the center-right or remaining in opposition.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 7, 2017March 2, 2021
Geert Wilders

Invisible and Unhinged, Wilders Loses Support in Netherlands

Geert Wilders shuns debate with other parties, who accuse him of hiding behind slogans.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 6, 2017December 1, 2021

Left-Wing Pact in Netherlands Hinges on Centrist Ambitions

There could be a left-wing government in the Netherlands if centrist parties are willing to make the necessary compromises.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 2, 2017November 30, 2021

Parties Take Sides in Netherlands’ Culture War

The political divide is shifting away from left versus right.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 26, 2017February 22, 2021

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