The article discusses the outcome of the Dutch parliamentary election, which took place on October 30, 2025. The far-right PVV party of anti-immigration firebrand Geert Wilders narrowly ahead of the centrist D66 with 99.6% votes counted, but the difference between the two parties is just under 1,400 votes, and many more are still yet to be counted. 
The article states that while it symbolically matters whether PVV or D66 will come out on top, it seems that the centrist party with their charismatic leader, Rob Jetten, who will likely lead the talks to form the next government, with Wilders going back to the opposition.
All major mainstream parties have ruled out governing with Wilders after he brought down the last coalition led by his PVV. This does not mean that the coalition talks will be any easier and are widely expected to take months before the new administration emerges.
The outgoing prime minister, Dick Schoof, said yesterday he hoped they would be wrapped up by August next year, as he wants to run a marathon in Sydney, which can be seen as a deadline of sorts.
				
			The article states that while it symbolically matters whether PVV or D66 will come out on top, it seems that the centrist party with their charismatic leader, Rob Jetten, who will likely lead the talks to form the next government, with Wilders going back to the opposition.
All major mainstream parties have ruled out governing with Wilders after he brought down the last coalition led by his PVV. This does not mean that the coalition talks will be any easier and are widely expected to take months before the new administration emerges.
The outgoing prime minister, Dick Schoof, said yesterday he hoped they would be wrapped up by August next year, as he wants to run a marathon in Sydney, which can be seen as a deadline of sorts.
 and try to bring everyone together. Wilders is still an interesting guy tho, always keeping things spicy
 and try to bring everyone together. Wilders is still an interesting guy tho, always keeping things spicy  . I think he's just trying to stir up some change, even if it means going back to opposition. Who knows, maybe next time he'll be the one leading the gov?
. I think he's just trying to stir up some change, even if it means going back to opposition. Who knows, maybe next time he'll be the one leading the gov?  anyway, it's all good vibes for the Netherlands, and i'm sure they'll figure out a way to make this new gov work
 anyway, it's all good vibes for the Netherlands, and i'm sure they'll figure out a way to make this new gov work 
 . I'm all for the centrist party winning, Rob Jetten seems like a solid leader and all, but it's crazy that PVV almost took the lead. 1,400 votes difference is nothing, right? Still gotta count those last votes though. It's good to hear Wilders is back on the opposition side tho, maybe some of his radical ideas will die down
. I'm all for the centrist party winning, Rob Jetten seems like a solid leader and all, but it's crazy that PVV almost took the lead. 1,400 votes difference is nothing, right? Still gotta count those last votes though. It's good to hear Wilders is back on the opposition side tho, maybe some of his radical ideas will die down  . Can't wait for coalition talks, fingers crossed they don't drag on forever
. Can't wait for coalition talks, fingers crossed they don't drag on forever  . A marathon in Sydney by August? Dude's got spirit!
. A marathon in Sydney by August? Dude's got spirit! . But seriously, I think it's kinda interesting how the centrist party is going to lead the talks and try to form the next government. I mean, they're not as polarizing as Wilders and all that. I wonder if Rob Jetten has what it takes to keep everyone happy and on board
. But seriously, I think it's kinda interesting how the centrist party is going to lead the talks and try to form the next government. I mean, they're not as polarizing as Wilders and all that. I wonder if Rob Jetten has what it takes to keep everyone happy and on board  . Can you imagine having to run 42km while politicians are still bickering?
. Can you imagine having to run 42km while politicians are still bickering?  .
. . The thing that really got me though is how much it matters who's leading the talks to form the new government - Rob Jetten seems like a nice guy, and he's gotta be pretty charismatic to take on Wilders' tantrums
. The thing that really got me though is how much it matters who's leading the talks to form the new government - Rob Jetten seems like a nice guy, and he's gotta be pretty charismatic to take on Wilders' tantrums  . Still, I'm not too optimistic about these coalition talks going anywhere anytime soon
. Still, I'm not too optimistic about these coalition talks going anywhere anytime soon  . It'll be months before we get some actual progress, and that's just based on past form
. It'll be months before we get some actual progress, and that's just based on past form 
 . I wonder how long it'll take for them to form the new government... months, huh?
. I wonder how long it'll take for them to form the new government... months, huh?  , and now he's the one trying to form the government
, and now he's the one trying to form the government  . Rob Jetten's charisma might just be enough to guide his party through these tumultuous talks
. Rob Jetten's charisma might just be enough to guide his party through these tumultuous talks 
 . And wow, Dick Schoof wants to run a marathon in Sydney next year? That's dedication!
. And wow, Dick Schoof wants to run a marathon in Sydney next year? That's dedication! 

 but honestly, who knows what August 2026 holds right?
 but honestly, who knows what August 2026 holds right?  , but D66 still looks like they've got some great policies in store for the next go-round
, but D66 still looks like they've got some great policies in store for the next go-round  .
. But Wilders is still gonna try and make a comeback I feel like he's been in this game too long for it to end now
 But Wilders is still gonna try and make a comeback I feel like he's been in this game too long for it to end now 
 . I was thinking about getting one before I started reading this article, but then I remembered I need to pick up some milk for my friend's birthday cake
. I was thinking about getting one before I started reading this article, but then I remembered I need to pick up some milk for my friend's birthday cake  . Anyway, back to the Dutch election... it's kinda interesting how politics can be so intense, you know? Reminds me of that one time I went skydiving with my friends and we all screamed at the same time
. Anyway, back to the Dutch election... it's kinda interesting how politics can be so intense, you know? Reminds me of that one time I went skydiving with my friends and we all screamed at the same time  . Focuses the mind, right?
. Focuses the mind, right? . I mean, who else could make you wanna vote for them when they're so likable? Anyway, I'm guessing coalition talks are gonna be the norm here... months and months of backroom deals and whatnot
. I mean, who else could make you wanna vote for them when they're so likable? Anyway, I'm guessing coalition talks are gonna be the norm here... months and months of backroom deals and whatnot  . D66's Rob Jetten seems like a solid choice to lead those coalition talks, but I'm still skeptical about how this all plays out
. D66's Rob Jetten seems like a solid choice to lead those coalition talks, but I'm still skeptical about how this all plays out 