The Netherlands would again have a two-party coalition made up of the GroenLinks/PvdA alliance and the liberal democratic party D66, if Dutch News readers could decide.

The left-wing alliance can count on the vote of 32% of the Dutch News audience, while D66 are in second place in the recent survey with 21%.

In total 1,160 people took part in the online poll, which asked readers about their thoughts on the general election and the big issues. Of them, 33% are Dutch or dual Dutch nationals and will be able to vote on October 29.

The far right PVV is in third place in the Dutch News poll with 11% support and the right-wing Liberal VVD is fourth with 10% backing. The pro-European party Volt completes the top five. Fewer than 5% of Dutch News readers would for the Christian Democrats.

Readers were also asked about the issues which were of most concern to them. The cost of living topped the list of pressing problems and was cited by 60% of respondents. Housing was in second place, with 55% saying it was a major issue, followed by  climate change, healthcare, and racism and discrimination – all on around 39%.

Poll respondents are keen to vote, with 55% saying they had voted at previous elections. Of those who had voted in the past, 47% had taken part in the water board elections, which do not place restrictions eligibility.

Only Dutch nationals can vote in the national elections later this month.