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LIVE 2026 Municipal Elections | BBB elected in 19 councils, party ran in 29 municipalities

LIVE 2026 Municipal Elections | BBB elected in 19 councils, party ran in 29 municipalities

The BoerBurgerBeweging (BBB) party secured seats in 19 of the 29 municipalities where it contested in the local elections. According to preliminary results, the party gained three seats in several municipalities including Waadhoeke, Venray, Hof van Twente, and Berkelland.

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