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Rob Jetten, leader of the D66 party, was sworn in as the Netherlands’ youngest prime minister, heading a three‑party minority coalition sworn in at Huis ten Bosch, marking a generational shift in Dutch politics.
NHK exit polls project that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party will win a large majority in Japan’s lower house in the snap election, surpassing the 233-seat threshold for a majority and likely securing about two-thirds of the 465 seats with its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party.
A Maariv poll shows no bloc can form a majority: Likud 26, Bennett’s party 24, the Democrats 10, and three parties at 9 seats each; Shas 8, Yesh Atid 7, UTJ 7, Hadash-Ta'al 6, Ra’am 5. Divided into blocs, the current coalition would have 50 seats and the opposition 59, with Arab parties holding 11 seats, meaning any coalition would require defectors or Arab-party involvement.
The European Council and coalition members, including Ukraine and the US, have agreed on a comprehensive security framework to ensure Ukraine's sovereignty and lasting peace, which includes robust security guarantees, military support, a multinational force, and coordinated efforts for future support in case of Russian aggression.
Italy has approved its 2026 budget after internal disagreements within Prime Minister Meloni's coalition, highlighting political tensions in the country.
Albin Kurti's party won the most votes in Kosovo's 2025 parliamentary election but fell short of an outright majority, leading to ongoing political uncertainty and potential delays in forming a government amid economic and institutional challenges.
Saudi Arabia has called on Emirati-backed separatists in Yemen to withdraw from two governorates, escalating tensions within the fragile coalition fighting the Houthis, amid ongoing conflict and regional power struggles.
Germany's far-left Die Linke party abstained from a vote on a pension package, effectively ensuring its passage and saving Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition from a political crisis, although this move also highlights the fragile and ideologically diverse nature of the government.
Syria will join the international coalition against ISIS following a historic meeting between President Trump and Syrian President al-Sharaa, marking a potential shift in US-Syria relations and a move towards normalization, including lifting some sanctions and reopening diplomatic channels.
The article discusses the fragmentation of Donald Trump's MAGA coalition following a controversial far-right interview, highlighting internal disagreements within the movement.
Czech billionaire and likely next prime minister Andrej Babiš has formed a coalition with far-right parties SPD and Motorists, holding a majority in parliament, and is set to lead a government that may reduce support for EU climate and migration policies, amid controversies surrounding some coalition members.
D66, led by Rob Jetten, won the Dutch parliamentary elections, positioning Jetten to become the youngest prime minister, as the party secures a plurality and prepares for coalition talks; Wilders' PVV lost support amid allegations of voter fraud, which are being investigated.
In a close Dutch election, centrist D66 led by Rob Jetten narrowly defeated nationalist Geert Wilders' PVV, marking a significant shift towards liberal policies and potentially making Jetten the country's youngest-ever prime minister. The election was triggered by Wilders' withdrawal from a coalition over immigration issues, and the results reflect a broader European trend of rising populist movements.
Centrist-liberal D66, led by Rob Jetten, narrowly won the Dutch election, surpassing the far-right PVV, and is now in a strong position to form a coalition government, potentially becoming the Netherlands' next prime minister.
Dutch election results favor pro-European Rob Jetten, who is poised to become the country's youngest prime minister and a potential EU federalist, marking a shift away from far-right populism and towards greater European integration, though coalition formation and policy directions remain uncertain amidst geopolitical challenges.