Dutch Exit Poll: Green/left Group Edges Out Wilders In EU Vote

The vote result would be a boost for Frans Timmermans (Credit: AFP)

Former European Commissioner Frans Timmermans has edged out far-right leader Geert Wilders in the Dutch European Parliament elections, according to an exit poll published Thursday.

The Green/Labour alliance of Timmermans was poised to gain eight seats in Thursday's election, ahead of Wilders and his PVV Freedom Party with seven, the definitive exit poll by national broadcaster NOS projected.