Dutch Election: Jetten Confident After Willders Party Setback

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* Rob Jetten (D66) is confident he⁤ can form a coalition government in the ⁤Netherlands. He is​ currently in a strong ⁣position to‌ do so, unlike other ⁤parties.
* Potential ⁢Historic First: If successful, Jetten, at 38, would​ be the Netherlands’ youngest and first openly ​gay prime minister.
* Shift in Strategy: Jetten broadened‍ D66’s platform beyond traditional issues like climate change and education to address concerns ⁤like immigration and the housing crisis, attracting voters from right-wing ⁤parties.
* Positive Message: ⁢ Jetten believes the election​ results show a desire from Dutch voters for “positive ​political powers in the center to work together.”
* Public Support: voters like Lotte van slooten expressed excitement about the possibility of a historic prime minister.
* Context: The article also links to a related piece about the rise of nationalist parties in Europe.