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Rutte grasps victory - of a sort
The main governing party lost seats, the most flamboyant opposition party gained seats - so why are people saying it's a victory for mainstream politics over populism? And what does it mean for this year's elections in France and Germany?
Photo: Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte
Credit: Reuters
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