‘Mr Normal’ Dutch PM Mark Rutte claims victory in election

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte claimed an “overwhelming” victory in elections, vowing to use his fourth term in office to rebuild the country after the coronavirus pandemic.Already one of Europe’s longest serving leaders after 10 years in office, exit polls on Wednesday showed Rutte’s liberal party clearly winning the most seats in parliament after the socially distanced three-day vote.The pro-EU D66 party, which has challenged Rutte’s European policy as part of his current government, is set…

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