Watching the Dutch Election like a Pro
POLITICO provides an overview of the critical vote in the Netherlands, where far-right Geert Wilders is challenging the mainstream parties.
Europe is awaiting the outcome of the Dutch election, which will determine whether the country will shift left or continue its rightward course.
The Dutch vote on Wednesday may cement the far right as the most popular party, exposing the struggle of European centrists to counter anti-establishment forces.
Even if anti-immigration firebrand Geert Wilders wins the election, he is short of allies and has next to no chance of becoming prime minister, or even being in government.
This scenario is likely to lead to a scramble to form a coalition that excludes the far right.
Author's summary: Dutch election too close to call.
- Far-right Geert Wilders challenges mainstream parties
- European centrists face struggle to counter anti-establishment forces
- Coalition formation likely to exclude far right
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