Centrist D66 surges ahead as Wilders' support falls in Dutch vote

THE HAGUE, Netherlands: The centrist D66 party made significant gains in the Dutch elections, likely putting it in the lead to form the next government, as support for far-right leader Geert Wilders declined.

With 90 percent of votes counted early on October 30, both D66 and Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV) were projected to win 26 seats each in the 150-seat parliament. That marked a sharp drop for Wilders from his