Key Facts
• October 29, 2025: Dutch general election held, results announced October 31.
• Center-left party Democrats 66 (D66) projected to win with 27 seats.
• D66 tripled its seats from 9 to 27, leading by 15,000 votes.
• Far-right Freedom Party (PVV) reduced from 37 to 26 seats.
• 15 parties secured seats in the 150-member lower house.
• D66 leader Rob Jetten may become the youngest prime minister at 38.
• Coalition talks expected with at least four parties.
• PVV’s anti-immigration policies led to its decline and coalition rejection.
• Remaining votes include overseas ballots and fire-affected areas.
• Turnout and final results pending confirmation.
Summary
The Dutch general election on October 29, 2025, marked a significant shift in the political landscape. The center-left Democrats 66 (D66) emerged as the leading party, tripling its seats from 9 to 27, surpassing the far-right Freedom Party (PVV) by 15,000 votes. PVV, previously the largest party, saw its seats drop from 37 to 26 due to its controversial anti-immigration stance and coalition rejection by major parties. D66 leader Rob Jetten is poised to become the youngest prime minister in Dutch history at 38, pending coalition negotiations with at least four other parties. The election saw 15 parties securing seats, reflecting a fragmented political environment. Final results depend on remaining overseas and fire-affected votes, but D66’s victory signals a potential new era in Dutch politics.
