Exit poll: Dutch Prime Minister’s VVD Party first in election

 

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s VVD Party won the most seats in parliamentary elections on Wednesday, according to a first exit poll published by national broadcaster NOS.

 

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The anti-Islam Party for Freedom of Geert Wilders was tied with two other parties at 19 seats apiece in the 150-seat house of representatives, while the VVD won 31 seats, according to the poll based on interviews with voters.

 

Actual results are expected by midnight.