The Netherlands before the elections
Current polls indicate difficulties in forming a majority
Early parliamentary elections for the Tweede Kamer will be held on 29 October. After Geert Wilders' right-wing populist Party for Freedom (PVV) left the governing coalition in June, bringing down Prime Minister Dick Schoof's government, a caretaker government remains in office. Two weeks before the election, the campaign to win voters' favour has reached its peak. Recent polls show that it will be difficult to form a majority. It remains to be seen whether the election results will lead to more stable political conditions. The following report outlines the background to the election, analyses campaign issues and tactics, and sketches out scenarios.
