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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.
Rob Jetten, leader of the D66 party, was sworn in as the Netherlands’ youngest prime minister, heading a three‑party minority coalition sworn in at Huis ten Bosch, marking a generational shift in Dutch politics.
The Netherlands forms a new minority coalition led by Rob Jetten (D66) with CDA and VVD, outlining a consensus-driven agenda that includes a significant defense spending increase and NATO goals, housing and nitrogen reform, tighter migration policies, closer EU cooperation, and a reliance on cross-party support to pass legislation in a narrowly divided parliament.
The Netherlands' recent election saw the pro-European, urban-supporting D66 party, led by Rob Jetten, narrowly defeating the populist PVV of Geert Wilders, indicating a shift towards more tolerant politics, with Jetten poised to become the country's youngest and first openly gay prime minister.
D66, led by Rob Jetten, won the Dutch parliamentary elections, positioning Jetten to become the youngest prime minister, as the party secures a plurality and prepares for coalition talks; Wilders' PVV lost support amid allegations of voter fraud, which are being investigated.
Centrist liberal D66, led by Rob Jetten, has won the Dutch general election, gaining 26-27 seats and positioning itself as the leading party to form a coalition government, while defeating far-right PVV led by Geert Wilders.
Rob Jetten's centrist liberal party narrowly won the Dutch election, surpassing populist Geert Wilders, and Jetten is poised to become the country's youngest prime minister, though forming a coalition may take months.
Centrist-liberal D66, led by Rob Jetten, narrowly won the Dutch election, surpassing the far-right PVV, and is now in a strong position to form a coalition government, potentially becoming the Netherlands' next prime minister.
Rob Jetten, leader of the Dutch centrist party D66, is poised to become the country's youngest prime minister after a strong election showing, with potential coalition partners including left-leaning and centrist parties, while avoiding alliances with far-right PVV.
In the 2025 Dutch election, centrist Rob Jetten is on track to become the next prime minister, with the election closely contested between his party and far-right leader Geert Wilders' Party for Freedom, marking a significant political development in the Netherlands.
Dutch election results favor pro-European Rob Jetten, who is poised to become the country's youngest prime minister and a potential EU federalist, marking a shift away from far-right populism and towards greater European integration, though coalition formation and policy directions remain uncertain amidst geopolitical challenges.
In the Dutch election, centrist liberal Rob Jetten's party D66 is in a close race with populist Geert Wilders' party, both projected to win 26 seats, with Jetten's campaign gaining momentum through TV debates and a focus on progress and unity, while Wilders faces challenges in forming a coalition after losing support.
Rob Jetten, leader of the Dutch centrist party D66, is poised to become the Netherlands' youngest and first openly gay prime minister after a strong election performance, with a campaign focused on climate, immigration, and housing issues, emphasizing positive messaging and coalition-building.
Rob Jetten's liberals and Geert Wilders' far-right party are competing in the Dutch election, highlighting a political battle between progressive and far-right forces in the Netherlands.