Böll·Europe Podcast - 2025 parliamentary election in the Netherlands 🇳🇱

On 29 October, the Netherlands went to the polls in a much-anticipated election that could reshape the country’s political landscape – and its role in Europe. After two years of a populist government, the centrist liberal party D66, led by Rob Jetten, emerged as the winner. Meanwhile, the GroenLinks–PvdA alliance fell short of expectations, raising new questions about the future of the Dutch centre-left – and about what comes next in coalition talks. So – what happened, what’s next, and why should Brussels care?

In this new Böll·Europe Podcast episode, host Joan Lanfranco talks with Noortje Thijssen, Director of the Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks, the political foundation of GroenLinks, the Dutch green party. Noortje is also since 2023 Senator for GroenLinks-PvdA at the Dutch Upper House. We unpack with Noortje the election results, the prospects for coalition-building, and what this means for the Netherlands’ direction – both at home and in Europe.

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Host: Joan Lanfranco

Edition and visuals: Aleyna Naz Coşkun

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