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    The top contenders to lead the Netherlands, from a former refugee to an anti-Islam populist

    by Mike Corder Nov 22, 2023 4 minutes
    Source: Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved

    No fewer than 26 Dutch political parties are seeking a share of the 150 seats in the lower house of parliament when the Netherlands holds a general election Wednesday. Only a few of them stand a realistic chance of providing the candidate who will succeed Mark Rutte as prime minister.

    Rutte, who is standing down once a new government is formed, led four coalitions over a record-breaking 13 years, making him the longest-serving Dutch prime minister. These are the main contenders to succeed him.

    Dilan Yesilgöz-Zegerius, People's Party for Freedom and Democracy

    Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius, who could become the Netherlands’ first female prime minister, is a former refugee and now advocates

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