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
Professor of Political Behaviour and Research Methods, Leiden University
Joop studied Dutch Language and Literature and Political Science at Leiden University.
He teaches on public opinion and political participation, elections and electoral behaviour, political psychology and research methods.
His research interests include elections and voting behaviour, public opinion and opinion polling, political cartoons, referendums, and right-wing extremism.
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