WILLEMSTAD - The preliminary results of the Dutch parliamentary elections are ushering in a new political dynamic within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Both D66 and PVV appear to have secured 26 seats each, with the final results expected on November 7.

In the Caribbean part of the Kingdom, support has been particularly strong for D66. Party candidate Heera Dijk, who has Curaçaoan roots, expressed pride in the votes received from the islands and pledged to work toward strengthening ties within the Kingdom. “Island residents are feeling increasingly heard,” D66 representatives emphasized, highlighting a growing sense of connection between Caribbean and European parts of the Kingdom.

Meanwhile, PVV Member of Parliament Peter van Haasen attributed the party’s slight loss of seats to fragmentation among right-wing parties, but assured that the Caribbean territories will remain a focus for the party. He announced plans to promote greater awareness of shared Dutch-Caribbean history as part of the PVV’s future agenda.

The GreenLeft–Labour (GroenLinks-PvdA) alliance is projected to lose five seats. MP Raoul White described the result as “disappointing” but reaffirmed his commitment to advancing social security, affordability, and a fair future for all citizens across the Kingdom.

Despite the shifting political landscape, parties from across the spectrum have expressed their intention to continue fostering cooperation between Caribbean and European parts of the Kingdom, with an emphasis on mutual respect, development, and inclusivity in the next parliamentary term.