Dutch voters are casting their ballots today in an election that has been billed as a barometer of populism in Europe. DW will keep you informed of events as they happen throughout the day. Welcome to our rolling coverage of the Dutch election, with the latest news, views and reactions to the divisive race. Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s center-right VVD party appears to have fended off populist leader Geert Wilders in parliamentary elections that have garnered international attention. In a diplomatic spat Turkey has accused Netherlands of Nazi practices and of being responsible for the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, reportedly playing into the popularity of VVD. Six main parties are predicted … Read more
Dutch PM Rutte’s VVD emerges top in first exit poll
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