Dutch Election: Cliffhanger Race for New Leaders
Dutch voters are heading to the polls in a closely contested election that could potentially see the country's first woman prime minister. The four top candidates, including Dilan Yesilgoz, leader of the centre-right VVD party, Geert Wilders of the PVV party, Pieter Omtzigt of the New Social Contract (NSC) party, and Frans Timmermans of the Green/Labour party, are all vying for the top job. The election is expected to shape the country's political landscape after Mark Rutte's 13-year tenure as prime minister. Immigration, cost-of-living, and the housing crisis are among the main election topics. The formation of a coalition government is likely to be challenging due to the fragmented political system.
