Articles by Galen Irwin

March 30, 2021

The Liberal Party once again emerges as the largest party in the Dutch pandemic election

Galen Irwin

Coronavirus dominated the Dutch elections to the virtual exclusion of all else. The outcome, write Joop van Holsteyn and Galen Irwin, is a parliament with a record number of parties. Although the current coalition has sufficient seats to return to power, this may not happen. The Liberal Party again has the biggest share, and it is likely Mark Rutte will return as Minister-President

Galen Irwin

Emeritus Professor of Political Science, Leiden University

Galen was educated in the United States.

He was Professor of Political Science and visiting professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and Duke University.

His research interests are in the areas of political participation, voting behaviour, and American politics.

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