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Dutch Centrists Stun Far-Right as Centre-Left Sees Massive Gains in General Election
The Netherlands' centrist D66 party has made huge gains in the general election, likely taking the lead in government formation talks as the far-right Freedom Party hemorrhages support.
The centre-left D66 party has made huge gains in the Netherlands general election, likely taking the lead in government formation talks as the far-right Freedom Party (PVV) haemorrhaged support. The PVV's losses have been particularly significant among younger voters, who have turned away from the party's populist agenda. As a result, D66 is well-positioned to form a coalition government with other centre parties.
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