Hey fam! The Netherlands just had one wild election rollercoaster 🎢. With over 99% of votes in, the liberal Democrats 66 (D66) are staking a slim lead over Geert Wilders' Party of Freedom (PVV). It's like D66 scored a clutch goal in the final minute! ⚽
Here's the backstage scoop: Normally, whoever grabs the most votes gets first dibs on forming a coalition. Wilders, the PVV's firebrand leader, isn't taking it lightly. He posted on social media, "The PVV wants to take the lead in the formation if we were to become the largest. As long as there is no 100% clarity about that, no D66 scout can get to work. We will do everything to prevent this." 🔥
Throwback to 2023, when Wilders led PVV to 37 seats, making history as the biggest party in its 25-year run. But that alliance collapsed after just 11 months over immigration fights. This time around, PVV lost more than 10 seats, and big parties are giving Wilders the cold shoulder on new coalitions ❄️.
So what's next? D66 holds the power play, but coalition talk in Dutch politics is like assembling the ultimate squad in FIFA – everyone's strategizing for that winning combo. Stay tuned for more updates as the Netherlands writes its next political chapter! 📖
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Dutch election: Liberal Democrats hold narrow lead, makes huge gains
cgtn.com
