Geert Wilders, the leader of the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), is on track to win the Dutch parliamentary elections, according to exit polls. The polls indicate that his party is set to win 35 seats in the 150-seat lower house of parliament, more than doubling their representation from the previous election in 2021. This would mark a major victory for the far-right in Dutch politics.

If Wilders is elected as the prime minister, he would become the country's first hard-right leader. However, forming a coalition government may prove challenging for Wilders, as he would need support from mainstream parties. His toned-down rhetoric in the final weeks of the campaign may be seen as an attempt to appeal to these parties.

Wilders' platform includes a potential referendum on the Netherlands leaving the European Union and stopping the acceptance of asylum-seekers at Dutch borders. He has also advocated for the "de-Islamization" of the country, calling for the barring of mosques and Qurans. These views have drawn both support and criticism, with some considering them an appeal to anti-immigrant sentiment.

While the exit polls suggest a victory for Wilders, it is important to note that they have a margin of error of one seat. The final results may differ slightly from the initial exit poll numbers. Nevertheless, a victory for the far-right in the Netherlands would resonate across Europe and could have implications for the future of the EU.