D66 wins Netherlands election, Rob Jetten to become prime minister

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Centrist D66 party has won the Netherlands' general election, positioning leader Rob Jetten for prime minister. The party secured the most votes, surpassing Geert Wilders' far-right Freedom Party. D66 will now lead coalition formation talks. D66's victory marks a significant increase in their parliamentary seats, while Wilders' party saw a decline in support from the previous election.


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