Rob Jetten becomes Netherlands' youngest ever PM
The 38-year-old is sworn in as premier after clinching a narrow victory in October's election.
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Notable Quotes
"Proud to be doing this together. In a new phase, with great responsibility and, above all, a shared promise to work for everyone in the Netherlands."
— Rob Jetten , Politician
"Ordinary people will pay hundreds of Euros more, while the very richest won't be asked to pay anything extra. That's unfair and won't help the Netherlands move forward."
— Jesse Klaver , Politician
"Dear Nico, thanks for your unconditional support, I couldn’t do it without you."
— Rob Jetten , Politician
"ordinary people will have to pay hundreds of euros more, while the wealthiest are not asked to contribute anything extra."
— Jesse Klaver , Politician
Key People
Dick Schoof is the former prime minister of the Netherlands who oversaw a short-lived government.
Geert Wilders is a Dutch politician known for his nationalist views and opposition to Jetten's government.
Jesse Klaver is the leader of the left-wing opposition in the Netherlands, criticizing government policies.
Mark Rutte is the Secretary-General of NATO.
Nicolás Keenan is an Argentine field hockey star who won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Rob Jetten is the new Prime Minister of the Netherlands, leading a minority government.
Ruud Lubbers was a former prime minister of the Netherlands known for being the youngest ever when he took office at age 43.
Sifan Hassan is a long distance athlete and Olympic champion.
Tom Berendsen is the new Foreign minister of the Netherlands.
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The 38-year-old is sworn in as premier after clinching a narrow victory in October's election.
Rob Jetten, 38, has become the Netherlands' youngest-ever and first openly gay prime minister, leading a new minority coalition government.
Rob Jetten, 38, has become the youngest and first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands, leading a minority three-party ruling coalition.
Rob Jetten, 38, is being sworn in as the Netherlands' youngest prime minister, leading a new minority coalition government.
Rob Jetten, 38, is being sworn in as the Netherlands' youngest prime minister, leading a new minority coalition government.
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