Expatriate voters reshape Dutch and Swiss election outcomes in 2025
Expatriate voters are playing a growing role in Dutch and Swiss elections. Their numbers have risen sharply, with Dutch registrations up by 24% since 2023. In Switzerland, the overseas electorate has more than tripled over the last three decades.
In the Netherlands, 133,589 expats registered to vote in the 2025 election, a significant increase from previous years. Their ballots could have swayed the outcome of recent elections, potentially deciding an extra seat for the winning party. Yet despite this influence, most national parties do not prioritise expat concerns in their manifestos.
The influence of expat voters is clear in both countries, but mobilisation efforts remain inconsistent. Larger parties allocate more resources to transnational organisations, while smaller ones struggle with the logistical challenges. Without greater focus on expat issues, their political weight may not translate into meaningful representation.
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