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flag The Netherlands formed a new minority government on Feb. 23, 2026, led by youngest-ever, openly gay Prime Minister Rob Jetten.

flag The Netherlands sworn in a new minority government on February 23, 2026, led by 38-year-old Rob Jetten, the country’s youngest-ever prime minister and first openly gay leader. flag The coalition, formed by Democrats 66 (D66), the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), and the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA), holds 66 of 150 seats in the House of Representatives—10 short of a majority—making it the first minority government in decades. flag The new cabinet, with 18 ministers and 10 state secretaries, will focus on improving public administration, accelerating housing and energy transition, advancing climate action, boosting high-tech industries, reforming healthcare and social security, tightening immigration rules, and strengthening national security and international cooperation. flag The government’s success will depend on ongoing cooperation with parliament and civil society.

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