The Development of Electoral Politics in the Netherlands:

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  • オランダ : 「完全比例代表制」 の1世紀
  • An Assessment of the Era of Extremely Proportional Representation

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<p>The electoral politics in the Netherlands is characterized by the large number of parties which hold seats in the national parliament. After the general elections in the Netherlands in 2017, as many as thirteen parties gained seats in the Second Chamber. The extremely proportional representation makes it possible for even a small party to enter the parliament. In this article, the historical background of the adoption of this unique system of proportional representation in 1917 and its impact on the subsequent elections are explored. It is pointed out that under the current rule of proportional representation the changing political landscape in the 21st century, such as the weakening of the mainstream parties and the emergence of radical populist parties, could intensify the fragmentation of the party system in the Netherlands, which might lead to political instability in the future.</p>

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