The Netherlands is undergoing a turbulent political moment, with migration policy at the heart of the national debate. After two years under Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), the coalition collapsed—ironically, because Wilders claimed the government's migration stance wasn’t tough enough. This triggered snap elections on October 29, where immigration and housing dominated the discourse.
Migration policy remains a central and contentious issue, but the October 2025 general election was won by the center-left Democrats 66 (D66) party, led by Rob Jetten, ushering in a more centrist and pro-European government.
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