Google Doodle celebrates Netherlands' National Elections 2023. All you need to know
Google Doodle today highlighted the Netherlands' National Elections 2023, which is set to take place on November 22, 2023. This comes after Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte earlier this year said he is retiring from politics after a 13-year long term leading the country. The decision is significant and was seen as "shocking" as Rutte has been dubbed 'Teflon Mark' for his longevity in politics.
He said "insurmountable differences" within his coalition have prompted the move. Also Read: PM Modi to host virtual G20 Summit today with Russia's Putin in attendance, Xi Jinping absent The Dutch will vote for the 150 seats in the lower chamber of parliament today November 22. Among the key issues among voters this election is immigration, standard of living, and the housing crisis in the Netherlands, as per an AFP report.
Voters have from among 26 political parties to choose from. Also Read | Binance gets new CEO after Changpeng Zhao steps down: Who is Richard Teng? The Netherlands follows a proportional voting system. The total number of votes is divided by the 150 seats and any party hitting the threshold (last election it was just under 63,000) gets a seat in parliament, AFP explained.
Coalition governments are usually the norm as the system and number of parties make it harder for a clear majority to be gained. Rutte will stay as PM till the new government is formed. Also Read | Sam Altman-OpenAI Saga: Top 10 updates you should know Mark Rutte's fourth coalition government took office in January 2022 following the longest-ever coalition negotiations in Dutch political history, AP reported.
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