The Intelligence: a far-right victory in the Netherlands
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Political Parties in the Netherlands: Fragmentation and Key Players
The Netherlands has a diverse political landscape with 26 parties running in the recent election. The labor and green-left parties formed an alliance to secure victory but came in second. The third place went to the Liberals, led by outgoing Prime Minister Mark Korta. Interestingly, his successor is D. Leiniezel Güs, a Kurdish-Turkish immigrant who gained attention for opposing wokism. The fourth contender was the New Social Contract party, led by MP Peter Olmzigt, who exposed a benefits scandal that resonated with voters. This election was driven by dissatisfaction with a bureaucratic and unresponsive government. Olmzigt's party may become the Kingmaker in selecting the next Prime Minister.
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