Rob Jetten Sworn In as Dutch Prime Minister
Why in the news
Rob Jetten was sworn in on 23 February 2026 as Prime Minister of the Netherlands. He heads the Jetten cabinet, which brings together D66, the VVD and the CDA.
Key facts
- Swearing-in: 23 February 2026.
- Coalition: Democrats 66 (D66), People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA); a minority cabinet.
- Coalition agreement: titled ‘Getting to Work!’.
- Records: youngest ever Dutch PM at 38, first openly gay man in the office, and the first D66 politician to hold it.
- He succeeds Dick Schoof.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister | Rob Jetten (born 25 March 1987) |
| Party | D66, which he has led since August 2023 |
| 2025 election | D66 won 26 seats, level with the PVV |
| Predecessor | Dick Schoof |
About the Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy with King Willem-Alexander as head of state, while the Prime Minister heads the government. D66 recorded its best-ever general election result in 2025.
Exam angle
- Remember the three coalition parties: D66, VVD, CDA.
- Note the records: youngest PM and first openly gay PM.
- The monarch is Willem-Alexander.