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Rob Jetten Poised to Become Youngest Openly Gay Prime Minister

11/3/2025

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With 99.7% of votes counted, D66 led by 15,000 votes over Geert Wilders' PVV, positioning Rob Jetten to become the youngest and first openly gay prime minister.
Final results are pending overseas postal votes.
Geert Wilders is projected to lose seats but vows to remain a significant opposition force.
Coalition talks will begin soon as parties seek to address immigration and housing, amid continued support for far-right parties in Europe.

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With 99.7% of votes counted, D66 led by 15,000 votes over Geert Wilders' PVV, positioning Rob Jetten to become the youngest and first openly gay prime minister.
Final results are pending overseas postal votes.
Geert Wilders is projected to lose seats but vows to remain a significant opposition force.
Coalition talks will begin soon as parties seek to address immigration and housing, amid continued support for far-right parties in Europe.