Dutch election favorite Rob Jetten is the EU’s dream

Dutch Election Favorite Rob Jetten

The recent election in the Netherlands has brought significant results for Europe's centrists.

Geert Wilders, the far-right populist, lost nearly a third of his voters after 11 chaotic months for his Party for Freedom (PVV) in coalition.

Meanwhile, Rob Jetten, a fervently pro-European liberal, surged in the final days of the campaign and stands a good chance of becoming prime minister.

At 38, he would be the youngest person to hold the office since World War II and the first openly gay candidate ever to do so.

The Brussels establishment shouldn’t celebrate too hard just yet.

Author's summary: Rob Jetten may become the Netherlands' prime minister.

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Politico Europe Politico Europe — 2025-10-30

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