The Netherlands Is Getting a New Government. Will It Last?

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Claire MosesJanuary 30, 2026 at 03:43 PM

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Rob Jetten, leader of the D66 party, is set to become the Netherlands' youngest prime minister at 38, leading a new governing coalition. The coalition consists of D66, the Christian Democratic Appeal, and the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy, holding 66 of the 150 seats in the House of Representatives. This minority government will need to collaborate with opposition parties to pass legislation, presenting both challenges and opportunities. The coalition aims to pursue ambitious plans, including building more affordable housing, while excluding Geert Wilders' Party for Freedom, which won the most seats in the 2023 elections. The new cabinet appointments are Jetten's next task, with the government expected to be sworn in next month.

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Simon Otjes 30% Leiden University 30% House of Representatives ×240% Christian Democratic Appeal 50% People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy 50% Party for Freedom ×260% Geert Wilders ×470% D66 ×270% Netherlands ×380% Rob Jetten ×890%

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dutch government 90% coalition government 80% rob jetten 70% prime minister 60% minority government 60% political parties 50% dutch politics 50% anti-immigration 40%

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Netherlands

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