In the Netherlands, on October 29, 2025, early parliamentary elections were held, during which citizens elected 150 members of the House of Representatives.
According to the responsible reporter, turnout was lower than in the 2023 elections.
After the polls close, Ipsos I&O exit polls are expected to be published, which will show the balance of power ahead of forming a government.
Popularity of parties and regional indicators
According to regional data, 853 voters are registered in Aruba, 1,722 in Curaçao, and 234 in Sint Maarten. Turnout a few hours before polls closed was around 65%.
On the island of Schiermonnikoog, the smallest inhabited island of the Netherlands, turnout by midday had already reached almost 100%.
According to preliminary polls, no party has a clear edge to form a government on its own.
Among the favourites remain the far-right PVV, the coalition bloc GreenLeft – Labour Party (GL-PvdA), the social-liberal D66 led by Rob Jetten, and the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA).
After vote counting, the country expects coalition talks, as the government is traditionally formed as a coalition.
Regional differences and the dynamics of support for political forces point to a potentially complex political landscape for the country in the coming months, which could influence the Netherlands’ foreign and domestic policy.