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Rob Jetten, 38, was sworn in as the Netherlands’ youngest prime minister, becoming the first openly gay leader, and now leads a three-party minority government aiming to boost defense spending toward 5% of GDP and cut livestock emissions, while navigating a fragile coalition and a CV misrepresentation controversy involving a state secretary from his own party.
New Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten leads a fragile 66-seat minority coalition pledging defense boosts, housing spending and farm reforms funded by welfare cuts and a new 'freedom contribution' tax, but faces strong cross-party opposition and a high risk of deadlock as it seeks support in a parliament without a majority.
Shigeru Ishiba has been reelected as Japan's prime minister following a rare runoff vote, leading to a minority government as his ruling coalition lost its majority in parliament. This situation may force Ishiba to collaborate more with an emboldened opposition, including the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Democratic Party for the People. The opposition is expected to push for political reforms and increased transparency in political funding. Ishiba aims to maintain stability amid economic challenges and security threats, with minor changes expected in his Cabinet lineup.