In a closely contested election, Dutch centrist liberals, led by Rob Jetten of the D66 party, are projected to narrowly defeat Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom. As voters selected their representatives, key issues such as affordable housing and immigration dominated the campaign. Exit polls suggest a tight finish with the center-left party slightly ahead, indicating a possible shift away from anti-immigrant populism. Jetten, potentially becoming the youngest and first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands, has emphasized the importance of unity in Europe against external threats. The election marks a pivotal moment as the Dutch electorate appears to be favoring optimism and centrism over far-right ideologies, signaling a possible resurgence of centrist parties in the European political landscape.