Dutch Parliament Shifts Right in Today’s Election After Government Collapse

The Netherlands saw a significant shift in its political landscape today, October 29, 2025, as exit polls indicate a victory for conservative and center-right parties following a snap election triggered by the collapse of the governing coalition less than a year into its term.

The election was called after Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s government, a four-party alliance led by the anti-immigration Party for Freedom (PVV), dissolved due to disagreements over asylum policy. The PVV initiated the collapse when it withdrew from the coalition. Key issues during the campaign included migration, the ongoing housing crisis, and the desire for stable leadership.

The Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) experienced a major surge in support, with projections showing them increasing their parliamentary seats from five to nineteen. “Now we can start building calmer, stable politics again,” said former CDA Agriculture Minister Gerda Verburg, adding she was “relieved” the Freedom Party did not “grow more.” Conversely, the GreenLeft-Labor alliance saw a disappointing result, losing seats and falling short of expectations.

These results could lead to protracted coalition negotiations, as many parties ruled out collaboration with Geert Wilders and his PVV. The outcome signals a potential move away from the traditionally centrist Dutch political approach and could impact the nation’s policies on immigration and social welfare. Officials stated they will begin exploratory talks to form a new government in the coming days.