The broader consequences of the upcoming Dutch election – Lionel Laurent

As Dutch voters head to the polls, ASML Holding NV faces challenges amid domestic discontent. Prime Minister Mark Rutte's 13-year tenure ends, reflecting frustration over soaring housing costs, decarbonisation expenses, and calls for stricter immigration policies. The fragmented voter landscape includes protest parties, signalling a shift from globalist to nationalist sentiments. While financial abundance hasn't ensured political stability, a right-of-centre political landscape may emerge. The outcome could impact not only the Netherlands but also influence wider European trends, shaping geopolitical and economic policies in the region.

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Where Dutch Voters Go, Other Countries Will Follow: Lionel Laurent

By Lionel Laurent

All is not well in the land of ASML Holding NV, Europe's most valuable tech firm. Dutch snap parliamentary elections on Wednesday will mark the end of Prime Minister Mark Rutte's 13-year tenure, and an increasingly fragmented voter landscape reflects domestic frustration at odds with the image of one of Europe's richest, most globalization-happy countries. And where Dutch voters go, other countries will likely follow.

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