Dutch Election Results Reveal Fragile Balance and Rising Extremism Threat

The recent general elections in the Netherlands have delivered a sobering message: despite the progressive liberal D66 party under Rob Jetten emerging as the most voted force, the balance of power remains precariously split. With neither D66 nor the far-right PVV led by Geert Wilders able to claim a clear majority, forming a stable government has become an uphill battle—a scenario that should prompt serious concern beyond Dutch borders. Is Europe’s Drift Toward Polarization Spelling Trouble for America? Rob Jetten’s D66 secured a narrow lead with just over 28,000 votes more than Wilders’ PVV. Yet this advantage failed to translate...