POLITICO provides an overview of the critical Dutch vote, which is currently too close to call, with far-right Geert Wilders challenging the mainstream.
Europe is awaiting the outcome: will the Netherlands shift left or continue its rightward course? The Dutch will cast their votes on Wednesday in an election that could solidify the far right as the most popular party in the Netherlands, exposing the broader struggle of European centrists to counter anti-establishment forces.
Even if anti-immigration leader Geert Wilders wins, as current polls suggest, he lacks allies and has little chance of becoming prime minister or joining the government, likely triggering a scramble to form a coalition that excludes the far right.
Europe is holding its breath: Will the Netherlands swing left or maintain its rightward course?
Author's summary: Dutch election outcome uncertain.