Record number of women elected to Dutch House of Representatives

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A record number of women, 65, have been elected to the new Dutch House of Representatives, representing 43.3% of members. This marks the highest percentage of female representatives since women became eligible for election over a century ago, with five women securing seats via preferential votes. The increase reflects a trend of rising female representation, with the foundation "Stem op een Vrouw" encouraging strategic voting for women candidates.


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