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Netherlands Faces Elections Amid Immigration Crisis and Polarization

10/25/2025

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The Netherlands will hold elections on October 29 after the collapse of the ruling coalition over immigration disputes.
Geert Wilders' Party for Freedom (PVV) leads in polls and advocates a total halt to asylum-seekers.
Mainstream parties refuse to partner with PVV, keeping coalition prospects bleak and signaling lengthy negotiations.
27 parties contest 150 parliamentary seats.
Caretaker Prime Minister Dick Schoof will remain in power until a new government is formed.

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The Netherlands will hold elections on October 29 after the collapse of the ruling coalition over immigration disputes.
Geert Wilders' Party for Freedom (PVV) leads in polls and advocates a total halt to asylum-seekers.
Mainstream parties refuse to partner with PVV, keeping coalition prospects bleak and signaling lengthy negotiations.
27 parties contest 150 parliamentary seats.
Caretaker Prime Minister Dick Schoof will remain in power until a new government is formed.