Polls open in closely fought Netherlands election

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...

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Polls open in closely fought Netherlands election
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.