The Netherlands to hold election on October 29 after government collapse

Frans Timmermans, the leader of Green Left–Labour alliance (C), and Rob Jetten of the social-liberal D66 party are shown on the day Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders withdrew from the governing coalition, in The Hague, Netherlands, on June 3, 2025 [Piroschka van de Wouw/Reuters]

Dutch voters will head to the polls on October 29 in snap elections triggered by the dramatic collapse of the right-wing ruling coalition.

Interior Minister Judith Uitermark announced the election date on Friday and said she would coordinate with municipalities to ensure a smooth voting process.