Breaking News: Dutch Centrist Rob Jetten Seizes Narrow Lead in Election Showdown
Dutch centrist Rob Jetten has claimed victory in the country's nail-biting election, with his D66 party holding a narrow lead of 15,000 votes over anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders' Freedom Party. The vote count is not yet complete, but Dutch news agency ANP says Wilders can no longer win.
According to preliminary results, Jetten's D66 party is projected to win 26 seats in the 150-seat parliament, with the possibility of securing a 27th seat. This would make Jetten, 38, the youngest prime minister in modern Dutch history.
Wilders had led opinion polls going into the election, but Jetten's party has managed to pull ahead. The centrist leader has vowed to form a stable and ambitious government, saying he is "very proud of this historic result" and feels a great responsibility to serve the Dutch people.
This is a developing story, with the vote count still ongoing. The outcome may change as more results come in, but for now, Jetten's D66 party appears to be in the lead. We will continue to bring you updates as more information becomes available.
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