Regret and Shifting Preferences

Following Frans Timmermans’ resignation,approximately one in ten voters of the GroenLinks-PvdA party now express regret over their‌ vote,a significantly higher percentage ⁢than⁤ the overall regret rate of 4 percent among all voters. ⁤​ One ​voter expressed a desire ⁢to have supported D66 more strongly in retrospect, ⁣stating, “In retrospect, I would have preferred to make D66 a‌ bit bigger.”

This sentiment suggests a potential realignment of preferences within the left-leaning electorate. The survey data indicates a strong desire for‍ GroenLinks-pvda to actively engage in forming a governing coalition, with 87 percent ​of their voters supporting this approach,‍ while only 5 ‌percent favor remaining in opposition.

Desire‍ for D66 Influence

The strong preference for governing, coupled with ⁣regret over past voting choices, points to a desire among GroenLinks-pvda voters for D66⁢ to ​play a ‌importent role in the upcoming ​coalition negotiations. This suggests ‍voters believe D66’s ​inclusion⁢ could better represent their interests and⁤ values.

Succession and Leadership

With Timmermans stepping down,attention has turned ‌to potential successors. According to the survey,62 percent of voters⁣ identify‌ Jesse Klaver as a desired leader for the party.voters appreciate ‌Klaver’s willingness to yield to Timmermans during the merger⁣ between GroenLinks and⁤ PvdA.

Survey Methodology

The findings are based on a survey conducted by the RTL ⁤News Panel on October ⁤30 ⁤and 31, 2025. The survey included responses from over 25,000 panel members, with‌ a⁤ subset of 2,500 identifying as GroenLinks-PvdA voters. The⁢ data was ​weighted to ensure representativeness across key‍ demographic variables:‍ age, gender, education level, employment ⁢status, and political ‌preference as demonstrated by voting behavior ⁢in ⁤the ⁤2025 House of⁤ Representatives‍ elections.

The ‌RTL News Panel comprises more than 64,000 members. Interested individuals ⁢can register to‍ participate in future research.