THE HAGUE: Polls opened Wednesday in a Netherlands election that has shaped into a tight race between the Liberals of current Prime Minister Mark Rutte and rising Labour star Diederick Samsom.
Over 12 million voters will elect MPs for the 150-seat lower house after polling stations opened at around 7:30 am (0530 GMT). Voting ends at 9 pm (1900 GMT) with an indication of results from exit polls expected shortly after.