Voters Express Frustration with Coalition Talks, Prioritize National Progress
A new RTL news poll reveals voter frustration with the ongoing government formation process, with a significant portion believing parties are prioritizing self-interest over national progress. Pollster Gijs Rademaker notes public agreement with scout Wouter Koolmees’ focus on discussions between D66 and CDA, but highlights widespread dissatisfaction with perceived party blockades hindering broader negotiations.
The poll indicates criticism is particularly directed at VVD leader Dilan Yesilgöz, with approximately one-third of her own voters agreeing she is prioritizing party and supporter interests.
While a center-right coalition of D66, CDA, VVD, and JA21 appeals to many right-leaning voters – representing exactly half (75) of the parliamentary seats – it doesn’t automatically guarantee a majority. These voters express confidence in the stability such a coalition would offer. However, the parties currently engaged in talks, D66 and CDA, harbor doubts. CDA supporters are already questioning the viability of this configuration, and D66 voters believe it would be too unstable to govern effectively for a full term.
Despite partisan divides, approximately two-thirds of all voters are open to cooperation with parties they traditionally oppose, provided a resulting cabinet can deliver progress on key issues like housing, immigration, and defense. “The supporters of the middle parties are certainly open to broad cooperation,” Rademaker explains. This willingness contrasts sharply with a significant segment of VVD and JA21 voters, where half are unwilling to collaborate with parties holding differing viewpoints, even if it means achieving progress for the netherlands.
CDA voters themselves are split, demonstrating roughly equal support for a centre-right coalition with JA21 as they do for a more centrist cabinet alongside GL-PvdA. while support exists for both options, a slight majority of CDA voters feel their party aligns more closely with GL-PvdA than with JA21.
The survey, conducted November 12 and 13, 2025, encompassed over 20,000 members of the RTL News Panel.Weighting ensured the research is representative of the Dutch population based on age, gender, education, employment, and political preference as demonstrated in the 2023 House of Representatives elections. The RTL News Panel comprises over 63,000 members.
