Rob Arnoldus Adrianus Jetten Sworn in as Youngest PM of the Netherlands On 23 February 2026, Rob Arnoldus Adrianus Jetten was sworn in as the youngest-ever Prime Minister(PM) of the Netherlands at the age of 38, also becoming the country’s first openly gay head of government, marking a historic milestone in Dutch politics and inclusive leadership.
- The swearing-in ceremony was administered by Willem-Alexander, King of the Netherlands, at Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.
Background:
Formation of the Coalition Government: Rob Jetten leads a minority coalition government formed after a closely contested election held in October 2025, in which his centrist, pro-European party, Democrats 66 (D66), emerged strongly and later forged a coalition with the Christian Democrats (CDA) and the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD).
Parliamentary Strength: The coalition commands 66 of the 150 seats in the lower house of the Dutch Parliament, necessitating continuous cooperation with opposition parties to secure legislative approval.
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