King Willem-Alexander Inaugurates New Dutch Coalition Government Under Youngest PM Rob Jetten
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Dutch King Swears In Youngest Premier Rob Jetten, Faces Tough Governance
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News18•23-02-2026, 15:45
Dutch King Swears In Youngest Premier Rob Jetten, Faces Tough Governance
•Dutch King Willem-Alexander swore in a new minority coalition government led by 38-year-old Rob Jetten, the Netherlands’ youngest-ever prime minister.
•Jetten's three-party administration holds only 66 of 150 seats, requiring negotiations with opposition lawmakers for every piece of legislation.
•The swearing-in ceremony took place at the royal palace in The Hague, with the King wishing the new government good luck in "uncertain times."
•The government takes office 117 days after national elections and a day before the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
•Jetten pledged continued strong support for Kyiv and increased spending on the Dutch military amidst geopolitical uncertainty.