According to exit polls, turnout was at 82.6%, the highest since 1986.

Minister of State Herman Tjeenk Willink of the Labour Party is appointed as informateur for the next cabinet formation.
2021-04-6

The new members of the House of Representatives are installed by Speaker Khadija Arib.
2021-03-31

Annemarie Jorritsma of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy and Kajsa Ollongren of the Democrats 66 party are appointed as scouts "(informateur)" for the next cabinet formation.
2021-03-18

The People's Party for Freedom and Democracy of incumbent Prime Minister Mark Rutte finishes first in the nation's general election. The liberal Democrats 66 party is projected to equal their best-ever result, finishing second with 24 seats. A record of 17 parties are also in track to enter the House of Representatives.
2021-03-17

Prime Minister Mark Rutte extends the country's strict lockdown until the end of the month and advises against foreign travel until April 15. The curfew from 9 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. will remain in place through the election on March 17, but those working or visiting a voting booth will not be fined for breaching it.
2021-03-8

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2021-03-17

2021 Dutch general election

According to exit polls, turnout was at 82.6%, the highest since 1986.

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