Dutch Election Outcome
The recent Dutch election has been deemed a success for Europe's centrists. Rob Jetten, a pro-European liberal, is favored to win and potentially become the youngest prime minister of the Netherlands since World War II, as well as the first openly gay candidate to hold the office.
Meanwhile, Geert Wilders, the far-right populist who had previously advocated for leaving the EU, lost nearly a third of his voters after a tumultuous 11 months in coalition. This shift in voter support has diminished his chances of winning.
Many in the Brussels bubble will welcome the rise of a mainstream, pro-governing and reform-oriented party
An EU diplomat, speaking anonymously due to the sensitive nature of the topic, expressed optimism about Jetten's potential victory.
Author's summary: Rob Jetten is EU's dream candidate.