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Party leaders have come together in The Hague for the beginning of coalition talks, writes Hanna Yusuf.

Speaking on his way to the talks D66 leader Alexander Pechtold said that he is incredibly proud of the election results, and that he is keeping an open mind when it comes to forming a government.

The CDA are having cake because they claim they have something to celebrate. The party leader, Buma, said: “this is the best campaign we have ever had”, according to the Dutch news site NOS.

The Labour party had a less festive mood. Asscher said that he will keep going, and try to rebuild.