Exit poll suggests centrists led by Rob Jetten win Dutch vote, beating far right
Europe • Oct 29, 2025, 9:25 PM
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Dutch voters appeared to have shunned far-right leader Geert Wilders in favour of a centrist party, exit polls suggested Wednesday, after a snap election closely watched in Europe where extremists are gaining ground. FRANCE 24's Fernande Van Tets reports from Leiden in the Netherlands.
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