Election timetables
Election rules include a timetable that must be followed. This briefing explains what is in the timetables and how long they run.

The Netherlands held a general election on 17 March 2021 to elect members of the House of Representatives. Talks continue on forming a coalition government.
Netherlands: 2021 general election (591 KB , PDF)
Early voting taking place from 15-16 March, with the official day being 17 March.
37 political parties contested the election and 17 went on to win at least one of the 150 seats in the chamber.
The election campaign took place under the cloud of the Covid-19 pandemic and during a national lockdown. This meant candidates had limited opportunities to interact with voters.
Preliminary results show Prime Minister Mark Rutte is on course to convene his fourth consecutive coalition government and is holding talks with other parties to form an administration.
Netherlands: 2021 general election (591 KB , PDF)
Election rules include a timetable that must be followed. This briefing explains what is in the timetables and how long they run.
The government proposes reducing the voting age to 16, reviewing voter ID, improving voter registration and strengthening political donation rules.
The UK Government has said the voting age will be reduced to 16 for all elections. This briefing details the voting age for UK elections and the debate about lowering the voting age.